REPORT CHILD abuse
To report the suspected abuse of a minor, immediately report to the Police Agency where the abuse occurred AND County Children Protective Services in the county where the child lives.
To report abuse by a member of the clergy or religious, contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator at (909) 474-4954 or by email at VACoord@sbdiocese.org.​
​To report abuse by a parish or school employee, or volunteer, contact the Office of Human Resources at 909- 475-5177.
The Safe Environment Policy for the Protection of Children of the Diocese of San Bernardino requires all clergy, employees, and volunteers to immediately report suspected child abuse to County Child Protective Services and law-enforcement.
The California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Law requires various categories of employees, known as mandated reporters, such as teachers, catechetical leaders, youth ministers, and clergy to immediately report suspected child abuse.​ Click Here to access the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Law (pages 3 and 4) for a complete list of those considered mandated reporters.
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San Bernardino County Children and Family Services
Website: https://cfs.sbcounty.gov/how-to-report-child-abuse-2/
Riverside County Children's Services
Law Enforcement Agencies
WHAT IS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
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Sexual abuse is the victimization of a child by sexual activities, including molestation, indecent exposure, fondling, rape, and incest.
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Physical abuse is bodily injury inflicted by other than accidental means on a child, including willful cruelty, unjustifiable punishment, or corporal punishment.
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Emotional abuse is nonphysical mistreatment, resulting in disturbed behavior by the child, such as severe withdrawal or hyperactivity. Emotional abuse includes willfully causing any child to suffer, inflicting mental suffering, or endangering a child's emotional well-being.
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General neglect is the negligent failure of a parent/guardian or caretaker to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, or supervision where no physical injury to the child has occurred.
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Severe neglect refers to those situations of neglect where the child's health is endangered, including severe malnutrition.
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Exploitation means forcing or coercing a child into performing activities that are beyond the child's capabilities or which are illegal or degrading, including sexual exploitation. ​
STEPS TO REPORT SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE
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​Complete the Suspected Child Abuse Report. Click Here to access the reporting form.
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Fill the form with as much information as possible.
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Make the report to both Law Enforcement and County Children Protective Services.
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Ask for the intake person's name, I.D. or badge number, agency name, address, and where and how to send the report.
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Send the complete Suspected Child Abuse Report within 36 hours after reporting.
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Send a copy of the Suspected Child Abuse Report to the Office of Child and Youth Protection.
For assistance, contact the Office of Child and Youth Protection at (909) 475-5127 or (909) 475-5129.