Mandated Reporting
When must a mandated report be made aster suspicion of abuse?
Immediately or ASAP
What is the first thing you should do when a student is escalating?
Stay calm and assess safety
Name one verbal warning sign of suicidal ideation.
"I want to disappear” or “I wish I wasn’t here”
Can you share mental health concerns with a teacher?
Yes, if it affects their role and is within the bounds of FERPA and safety
What four types of abuse must be reported?
Physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect
Name 2 physical signs a student may be escalating.
Clenched fists, pacing, raised voice, crying
Name two non-verbal signs of distress in students.
Isolation, change in appearance, sleepiness, aggression
What is the “duty to warn”?
Legal obligation to inform if there is a credible threat to someone’s safety
What’s the difference between a disclosure and a suspicion?
Disclosure is direct; suspicion is based on observations or behaviors
Why is tone of voice important during crisis intervention?
Calm tone helps co-regulate the student and shows safety
What’s a red flag that may indicate a student is experiencing abuse?
Fearful of going home, unexplained bruises, flinching, secrecy
True or False: You can ignore a student’s report if you don’t think it’s credible.
False — you must report any reasonable suspicion
True or False: You can be sued for making a report in good faith that turns out to be unsubstantiated.
False. Mandated reporters are protected when reporting in good faith
Name 3 de-escalation strategies besides talking.
Deep breathing, offering space, using visuals, grounding techniques, sensory tools
What are signs of a potential violent threat?
Plans or drawings of harm, obsession with weapons, threats on social media
When can a student be placed on a 5150 hold?
When they pose a danger to themselves, others, or are gravely disabled due to mental illness — and only by trained professionals