Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse Policy

Purpose: To mandate that employees of Pittsburg State University report any witnessed incidents of child sexual abuse occurring on campus or at university-sponsored events.

Applies to: All faculty and staff of Pittsburg State University.

Policy:

If an employee of Pittsburg State University witnesses the sexual abuse of a child (as defined by KSA 21-5501 et seq. in relation to minors as victims), while on campus or at a university sponsored event, the employee shall be required to report the incident to the Pittsburg State University Police, or to the appropriate local law enforcement, within a timely manner.

Contact:

General Counsel
207D Russ Hall
1701 South Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone: (620) 235-4136
e-mail: generalcounsel@pittstate.edu
General Counsel website

Approved on: 01-23-2012, Dr. Steven A. Scott
Effective: 01-23-2012
Review dates: 04-23-2018
Review cycle: As Needed