Social service providers and employees of social service organizations. Any other person who performs professional or official duties with respect to a child. The professional must comply with the reporting law. The only privilege not subject to the reporting law is that between a client and his or her attorney. Should civil action be brought against a person who made a report, he or she will be protected unless he or she acted maliciously or without reasonable grounds for his or her belief or suspicion.
Every person has a moral obligation to report.
When a report is received by JCB regarding a Jewish child being abused, an assessment will be made that takes into consideration the clinical, familial and communal aspects. In the event that a report is received by a Rabbi, he or she should directly contact either the Executive Director or the Director of In Home Services. Similarly, any Jewish communal worker in need of consultation in cases of suspected child abuse may contact the Executive Director, the Director of In Home Services, or the JCB District Office Director serving their community. This recommended procedure highlights the partnership and importance of the mutual reporting responsibility between JCB, Rabbis and Jewish communal colleagues. The purpose of this consultation will be to develop an investigation plan and follow-up procedures.