CANRA Statutory Background
Background
New categories of Mandated Reporters were added to the Cal. Penal Code § 11165.7, that specifically affects postsecondary institutions.
Effective January 1, 2013, employees (including faculty members and other academic personnel) and administrators whose duties bring them into contact with children on a regular basis, or who supervise others with such duties, are mandated reporters for child abuse or neglect occurring on the University’s premises or at official University activities or programs. The law does not define the definition of “duties” or “regular basis.” (http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000603)
Additionally, the law strongly encourages employers to provide mandated reporters with training about identifying and reporting signs of child abuse and neglect and requires employees who are mandated reporters to sign a statement acknowledging that they have been informed of their obligations as mandated reporters.
- ANR’s plan for compliance with University CANRA will begin with academic positions who, though may not have direct contact with children on a regular basis, supervise those who do.
- Next we will send instructions to academic and staff positions whose title or unit responsibilities clearly brings them in contact with children on a regular basis.
- Finally, reports will be sent to the Director or supervisor of each location or unit with the current list of titles and positions that have signed an acknowledgment form and taken CANRA Reporter Training. This will be your opportunity to add personal or positions that are missing to the list of mandated reporter position/staff.
Academic Titles
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County Directors
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Research Extension Center Directors
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Statewide Program Directors
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Certain Environmental Horticulture Advisors,
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Certain Nutrition Family Consumer Science Advisors,
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Youth, Family & Community Advisors
Staff Titles
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Certain Research & Extension Program Representatives
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All 4-H Personnel
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Master Gardener Program Coordinators
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Youth, Family & Community Staff
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Nutrition Family Consumer Science Staff