• In accordance with the UW System Policy on Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect, all UW–Madison employees (under Wisconsin Executive Order #54), are required to immediately report child abuse or neglect to Child Protective Services or law enforcement if, in the course of employment, the employee observes an incident or threat of child abuse or neglect, or learns of an incident or threat of child abuse or neglect, and the employee has reasonable cause to believe that child abuse or neglect has occurred or will occur.
• Volunteers working for UW–Madison sponsored programs or activities are also expected to report suspected abuse or neglect.
• There is a mandated reporter online course from the Wisconsin Child Welfare Professional Development System.
• For the authoritative source on mandatory reporting at UW-Madison please visit Office of Youth Protection - Mandatory Reporting - Child Abuse or Neglect.

Instructions for completing training

When do I need to complete this training?

Why do I need to complete this training?

Where can I find more information

For general questions about Mandatory Reporting training, reporting obligations, and responsibilities as a UW-Madison employee, contact:

hr@extension.wisc.edu