Shield the Vulnerable
A Shared Responsibly
Shield the Vulnerable is dedicated to raising awareness of abuse and neglect, and providing resources to help protect the most vulnerable members of our communities.
Preventing & Reporting Child Abuse
In 1963, California enacted the first law in the United States requiring the mandatory reporting of child abuse. By 1967, all 50 states had similar laws.
These laws seek to protect children by establishing a legal duty to report abuse - and imposing penalties for failing to make a report - on certain occupations. These laws also authorize other adults to contact the authorities to report problems, and establish the immunities and responsibilities of these "ethical" or "permissive" reporters.
http://www.shieldthevulnerable.org/
St. Raymond School adheres to all provisions of this law. In addition, all volunteers who work with children in St. Raymond School and Parish, follow the provisions of Shield the Vulnerable. This entails taking a training course and providing a certificate of successful completion.
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