Mandatory Reporting with Refugees and Newcomers Toolkit

This comprehensive toolkit from Switchboard helps refugee-serving professionals understand and communicate mandatory reporting obligations related to child and vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, exploitation, and safety concerns. It includes sample scripts for discussing confidentiality and reporting requirements with clients, guidance for responding to disclosures, trauma-informed communication strategies, and a curated collection of resources on mandatory reporting, family violence response, safety planning, and client support. Designed specifically for organizations serving refugees and newcomers, the toolkit promotes client trust while helping providers meet their legal and ethical responsibilities.