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. For instances related to OSU authorized activities, use OSU's Mandatory Reporting Form. For all other instances, report an incident to law enforcement or the Department of Human Services. A "child" is considered anyone under the age of 18.

What is Child Abuse and Neglect?

• “Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm.” - Child Welfare Information Gateway Factsheet

Make a Report: Your report will be confidential unless called as a witness or disclosed by a court order

• OSU Mandatory Reporting Form (for instances related to OSU authorized activities)
• Call 1-855-503-SAFE (7233). This toll-free number allows you to report abuse or neglect of any child or adult to the Oregon Department of Human Services.

If possible, provide the following information:

• •  Names and addresses of the child and parent
  • Child’s age
  • Type and extent of abuse
  • The explanation given for the abuse
  • Any other information that will help establish the cause of abuse or identify the abuser

Failing to report is subject to a Class A criminal violation and maximum fine of $2,000.

For information on how "abuse" is defined, please see Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect  (OSU)

or Mandatory Reporting

of Child Abuse

(Oregon Department of Human Services)