Reporting Abuse

If you suspect that a staff member or a child assigned to you is a victim of abuse, you should report this to your camp director or nurse.

In most states, persons with knowledge of suspected child abuse are required to report the case. This should be done by the camp director or nurse.
Every state has agencies that are required to examine reports of suspected abuse and use their expertise in handling the cases.

Most camp counselors are NOT trained to make judgments about whether a child has been a victim of abuse.

Report suspected abuse to your camp director or nurse.
The camp director or nurse will discuss your suspicions with you and possibly talk to the child or staff member.
In some states, failure to report suspected abuse carries criminal penalties, especially for child care professionals.