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State and Statute: Indiana, Code §§ 31-33-5-1 et seq.
What Is Reportable "Abuse": Physical, sexual, mental abuse, or neglect. [31-33-5-1] and [31-9-2-14]
Mandatory Reporters: "An individual who has reason to believe that a child is a victim of child abuse or neglect shall make a report." [31-33-5-1]
“If an individual is required to make a report under this article in the individual’s capacity as a member of the staff of a…public or private institution, school, facility, or agency, the individual shall immediately make a report to: (1) the department; or (2) the local law enforcement agency…after making the report, the individual shall notify the individual in charge of the institution, school, facility, or agency that the report was made” [31-33-5-2(b)]
"This chapter does not relieve an individual of the obligation to report ...
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