Original Approval: 04/01/2022
Last Updated: 06/01/2023
Last Reviewed: 06/03/2024
Policy/Purpose:
It is the policy of Coastal Alabama Community College to ensure compliance with ALA.CODE § 26-14-3.
Scope:
This policy applies to all Coastal Alabama Community College students and employees during any activity involving the College, including the workday. In addition, visitors, vendors, contractors, and all other non-employees are expected to recognize and comply with College policies.
Definitions:
There are no definitions applicable to this policy.
Details:
- Requirement for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect: The Code requires employees of public and private institutions of postsecondary and higher education to “report orally, either by telephone or direct communication immediately, followed by a written report, to a duly constituted authority” when the child is known or suspected to be a victim of child abuse or neglect.
Procedure(s):
- Report incidents of child abuse or neglect to:
Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention
60 Commerce St., Suite 1000
PO Box 4251
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: 334-262-2951
www.ctf.alabama.gov
Additional Provisions/Information
There are no Additional Provisions / Information applicable to this policy.