I am a camp counselor at our conference’s summer camp; do mandatory reporting laws apply to me? Yes, summer camp counselors are usually considered mandatory reporters. Mandatory reporting laws require individuals in particular roles to report suspected abuse or neglect to designated authorities. While mandatory reporting roles vary by state, some common reporters include teachers, pastors, health care workers, social workers and others who are engaged in watching children. Mandatory reporting laws are designed to protect children and vulnerable adults from continued abuse and…
