Indiana Code 12-17.2-3.5-8.5. Child abuse or neglect reporting
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Sec. 8.5. (a) A provider shall provide to all employees and volunteers of the provider the written material prepared and made available by the division under subsection (c).
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 (c) The division shall do the following:
(b) An employee or a volunteer of a provider who has reason to believe that a child in the provider’s care is a victim of child abuse or neglect shall make a report as required under IC 31-33-5.
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $1,000 |
(1) Prepare written material specifying the following:
(A) The duty to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect under IC 31-33-5.
(B) That knowing failure to make a report required by:
(i) IC 31-33-5-1;
(ii) IC 31-33-5-2; or
(iii) IC 31-33-5-2.5;
is a Class B misdemeanor under IC 31-33-22-1.
(2) Make the written material under subdivision (1) available to providers.
As added by P.L.171-2014, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.183-2017, SEC.2.