Many refugee service providers are mandated reporters—they’re required to report when they know or reasonably believe that a child or vulnerable adult has been abused, neglected, exploited, or abandoned. Providers must manage the legal requirements and procedures while also preparing their clients for what to expect and supporting them through it.
This toolkit provides sample scripts and useful language to guide you and help you practice framing these complex yet crucial conversations with your clients; collates resources on mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect of vulnerable populations, including state-specific laws, agencies, and reporting contacts; and highlights tools and guidance for supporting refugees and newcomers through family violence response and safety planning.
