Knights of Columbus Reporting Protocol (1) Report suspected abuse to law enforcement; (2) Notify the local diocese of the suspected abuse; and (3) Notify the K of C of the suspected abuse at 1-844-KOFC-SAFE (1-844-563-2723). Professionals Required to Report Fam. Code § 261.101 Persons required to report include professionals, for purposes of the reporting laws, who are licensed or certified by the State or who are an employees of facilities licensed, certified, or operated by the State and who, in the normal course of official duties or duties for which licensure or certification is required, have direct contact with children. Professionals include: • Teachers or daycare employees • Nurses, doctors, or employees of a clinic or health-care facility that provides reproductive services • Juvenile probation officers or juvenile detention or correctional officers Reporting by Other Persons Fam. Code § 261.101 A person who has cause to believe that a child has been adversely affected by abuse or neglect shall immediately make a report. Institutional Responsibility to Report Fam. Code §§ 261.101; 261.110 A professional may not delegate to or rely on another person to make the report. An employer may not suspend or terminate the employment of, or otherwise discriminate against, a person who is a professional and who in good faith: • Reports child abuse or neglect to the person’s supervisor, an administrator of the facility where the person is employed, a State regulatory agency, or a law enforcement agency • Initiates or cooperates with an investigation or proceeding by a governmental entity relating to an allegation of child abuse or neglect A person whose employment is suspended or terminated or who is otherwise discriminated against in violation of this section may sue for injunctive relief, damages, or both.

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