An Administrator's Guide to California Private School Law Compendium

Yes. You may speak to colleagues or supervisors. Your employer may also have a policy as to how these matters may be dealt with internally. No. First, this crosses the line into investigation of possible abuse. You should not engage in factual investigation or questioning of others such as parents, guardians and siblings. Second, if the parent is responsible for the bruising, your investigation could place the child in greater danger. You may take into consideration any other information you know about the child.

I don’t know what to do! Should I talk to my colleagues or supervisors about my concerns? I don’t know what to do! Should I talk to the parent or guardian and ask how she got the bruises?

What other information or knowledge can I consider?

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