Mandated Reporter Training
While anyone who suspects a child is being maltreated can and should file a 51A Report with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families ("DCF"), professionals who have been designated by the Legislature as mandated reporters are required by law to do so.
Because they are often the first adults to see signs of (or be told about) abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation, mandated reporters play an integral part in the protection of our children.
To schedule an in-person or virtual mandated reporter training call 413-570-5989 or email info@cachampshire.org
Online Training
Follow this link http://51a.middlesexcac.org/ to access an online training designed by the Middlesex Children’s Advocacy Center in collaboration with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office to help mandated reporters:
- Understand their legal obligations as mandated reporters
- Recognize possible signs and symptoms of maltreatment
- Know how to respond to a child who discloses abuse
- Know how to file a 51A Report
- Understand what happens after a 51A Report
24 Hour Hotline:
(800) 792-5200
In Hampshire County, call:
413-775-5000
(Amherst, Chesterfield, Cummington,
Easthampton, Goshen, Hadley,
Hatfield, Middlefield, Northampton, Pelham, Plainfield,
Westhampton, Williamsburg, Worthington)
413-493-2600
(Huntington, Southampton)
413-205-0500
(Belchertown, Granby, South Hadley, Ware)