- (1) Referral agents are mandatory reporters of child abuse pursuant to ORS 419B.005 through 419B.050. This includes abuses occurring in child-caring agencies as defined in ORS 418.205 through 418.327.
- (2) Mandatory Reporters are any public or private official having reasonable cause to believe that any child with whom the official comes in contact has suffered abuse or that any person with whom the official comes in contact has abused a child shall immediately report or cause a report to be made in the manner required in ORS 419B.015.
- (3) Referral agents are required to complete mandatory reporting training approved by the Department.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 409.050, ORS 418.205 to 418.327, ORS 419B.005 to 419B.050 & ORS 418.351 to 418.357
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 409.050, ORS 418.205 to 418.327 & ORS 419B.005 to 419B.050
History
DHS 7-2024, renumbered from 407-049-0090, filed 03/01/2024, effective 03/01/2024
DHS 8-2022, adopt filed 04/05/2022, effective 04/05/2022
DHS 22-2021, temporary adopt filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021 through 04/05/2022