Updated July 25, 2024
By law, employees of Oregon higher education institutions are mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. This legal obligation to report applies 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days of the year, including work and non-work time. For a current and complete list of public or private officials who are considered mandatory reporters please refer to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 419B.005.
Separate from any legal duty, non-employees and volunteers are also required by university policy to report suspected child abuse discovered while performing duties related to OSU youth programs.
Both employees and non-employees must immediately report suspected child abuse and neglect to either the Department of Human Services or law enforcement.
Make a Report:
For urgent or imminent safety concerns, including incidents in which a child or other individual is at serious risk of physical harm, or to report a crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
For non-emergencies, call 1-855-503-SAFE (7233). This toll-free number allows you to report abuse of any child or adult to the Oregon Department of Human Services.
Post-Report :
OSU Mandatory Reporting Notification Form (for university employees*)
*Non-employees may notify EOA at [email protected] or call 541-737-3556 after reporting directly to DHS or law enforcement, if the reported incident involves university youth programs or affiliated persons.
Policies & Laws:
University Policy 07-040 (Protection of Minors)
Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 419B.005
Additional Resources:
Frequently Asked Questions about Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect at OSU
Definitions of terms "abuse" and "child" per ORS 419B.005 (1) and 419B.005 (2)
What is Child Abuse and Neglect? Recognizing the Signs & Symptoms from the Child Welfare Information Gateway
Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting webpage
See Training section for related content
Request Training:
For those who have more frequent contact with minors, you may schedule a tailored training for your group by contacting the Office of Youth Protection at [email protected] or call 541-737-9362.