Child Abuse and Child Protection

Mandated Reporting

Child Abuse and Neglect: Mandated Reporting Requirements for Employees, Volunteers, and Contractors of Georgia Public Schools - Every professional working with children is an important part of Georgia's plan to eliminate the abuse and neglect of children. This course was written specifically for individuals who are employed or who volunteer in Georgia schools.

Mandated Reporting Resources

Child Abuse and Neglect: Online Training for Educators and Volunteers

Child Abuse Prevention Presentation

Child Abuse Prevention Required Handouts

Child Abuse Prevention Resource Manual

Child Abuse Prevention Video

Child Abuse & Neglect Resources (CDC)

Prevent Child Abuse Georgia

In 2019 the Georgia General Assembly passed HB 12 which requires public schools to post signs displaying the child abuse reporting hotline, 1-855-GA-CHILD.

Mandated Reporter Poster (English)

Mandated Reporter Poster (Spanish)

Reporting Abuse Poster for Students (Elementary)

Reporting Abuse Poster for Students (Middle/High School)

Practical Steps to Prevent Child Neglect in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Education

Effective July 1, 2018, each local board of education shall provide:

Annual age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education in kindergarten through grades 9 (O.C.G.A. § 20-2-143).
The provision that professional learning may include participating in or presenting at in-service training on sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention (O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200).
In-service training programs on sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention for professional personnel that will be providing instruction in annual age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education in K through grade 9 (O.C.G.A. § 20-2-201).

Frequently Asked Questions

Georgia's Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Prevention Technical Assistance Resource Guide (TARG)

Preventing Sexual Violence (CDC)

"The Signs" Teen Dating Violence PSA

Human Trafficking Prevention/Intervention Toolkit

Gang Awareness

Gang affiliation is not something that students leave behind when they enter the school building. If a gang presence exists at school, it cannot be ignored. School administrators should address gang-related issues head-on or they will fester, harm school climate, and impede the learning environment. Learn more...