FCI Minor Safety Concern Reporting

When Should You Use This Form?

• If you know of, suspect, or receive information that the health & safety of a minor may be at risk (Concerns may include a specific incident that occurred on/off campus, a suspicion of abuse or neglect, or a suspicion that a minor may be a threat to themselves or to others);
• If you know of, suspect, or receive information that a policy violation has occurred;

Anyone may contact the Massachusetts Department of Children & Families directly using the Child-at-Risk Hotline, any time of the day or night, at 800-792-5200.

Who Is Required To Report Concerns of Child Safety?

• Any college faculty, staff, student, or volunteer participating in an FCI sponsored activity
• Mandated reporters under M.G.L. c. 119, § 51A
• Campus security authorities, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act
• Title IX coordinator and deputy coordinators

What if a Victim Requests Confidentiality?

Any incident that puts the safety of a minor at risk must be reported, regardless of the desire of the minor.

What Happens with the Information You Provide?

FCI is committed to protecting minors.  Because of the sensitive safety concerns and the potential need for immediate action, this report will be submitted to the appropriate parties for investigation including but not limited to, Campus Police and Risk Management.