Reporting

Overview

North Carolina law and UNCG policy require any person 18 years of age or older who becomes aware of or even suspects that a child is a victim of abuse, neglect, or of a sexual or violent offense to report the allegation to the appropriate authorities. See N.C.G.S § § 7B-301 and 14-318.6 (Senate Bill 199). See also the UNCG Minors on Campus: Reporting Policy.

Reporting Abuse or Neglect of Minors and Other Incidents

• Under North Carolina law, any person or institution who has cause to suspect that any juvenile is abused, neglected or dependent, or has died as a result of maltreatment, as defined by G.S. 7B-101, shall report the case to the director of Department of Social Services in the county where the juvenile resides or is found, as outlined in G.S. 7B-301.
• Report to local law enforcement if the child is a victim of a violent offense, sexual offense or misdemeanor child abuse under G.S. 14-318.2.
• The North Carolina DSS defines child abuse as “the intentional maltreatment of a child and that can be physical, sexual, or emotional in nature.” DSS defines neglect as “the failure to give children the necessary care they need.”
• Any person or institution who knew or should have known that a juvenile was the victim of a felony or a crime of abuse, and knowingly or wantonly fails to report or who knowingly or wantonly prevents another person from reporting is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Refer to Senate Bill 199 and G.S. 14-318.2.   

How to Make a Report

All suspicion, discovery, or disclosure of child abuse must be reported.

Step One

• Report violent offenses, sexual offenses, or misdemeanor child abuse under G.S.14-318.2 to local law enforcement in the county where the juvenile resides or is found.
• Report abuse and neglect to the director of the Department of Social Services in the county where the juvenile resides or is found, as outlined in G.S. 7B-301.
• Incidents occurring on UNCG’s campus in Greensboro, NC must be reported to the Guilford County Department of Human Services.
  • Main Number: 336.641.3795
  • After Hours: 800.378.5315
• Incidents occurring in other North Carolina locales, must be reported to the local DSS office in the county where the minor resides or is found. A listing of DSS departments can be found in the NCDHHS Local DSS Directory.
• Call 911 if an immediate intervention is necessary.

Step Two

• This step is only required for those reporting abuse or an incident related to a youth program or activity occurring at or in affiliation with UNCG if a report to DSS or law enforcement other than the UNCG Police Department was filed.
• Reports may involve minors, employees and/or volunteers.
• To document reports of child abuse, neglect, or violent or sexual offenses against minors or any other incidents that happen in a UNCG Youth Program, complete the Youth Programs Incident Report form.

Reportable Incidents Include

Reports can be made in person, via phone, email, or through the online reporting form.

• A situation or disclosure of abuse or neglect.
• Medical concerns and/or injuries to a youth participant where treatment goes beyond basic first aid.
• Vehicle accident involving youth program participants.
• Behavioral incident for UNCG employees or volunteers including any issue that violates the Conduct Standards for programs working with minors, or any issue that violates a campus rule, guideline or policy.
• Behavioral incident for a youth participant that violates the Program rules, guidelines, or code of conduct and requires a response beyond a warning or temporary removal from activities.
• Any other concerns related to a Youth Program or Activity in which a minor is participating.

Questions

Contact Office of Institutional Integrity and General Counsel or UNCG Police for help.

Resources

• The Guide for Operating Youth Programs
• Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina