All GSH employees and volunteers are Mandatory (a.k.a. Mandated) Reporters. The duties of a Mandatory Reporter apply at all times, including outside of Girl Scout activities.
As a Mandatory Reporter, if you believe you have observed signs of child abuse or neglect, you are required to report this to the authorities as soon as possible, within 24 hours at:
Child Abuse and/or Neglect: Toll-free 1-888-380-3088 (Hawaii Island, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kauai) Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Child Trafficking: 808-832-1999 (Oahu) or 1-888-398-1188 (Hawaii Island, Molokai, Lanai, Kauai)Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Child Trafficking: Toll-free 1-888-398-1188 (Hawaii Island, Molokai, Lanai, Kauai)Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
After the initial report by telephone, Complete and submit the Hawai`i DHS “Mandated Reporter Checklist For Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect”.
Available at the following URL: https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/ssd/files/2015/04/Mandated-Reported-Checklist-04-2015-4.pdf
Mail or Fax the form to the Department of Human Services:
Child Welfare Services Intake Unit, 420 Waiakamilo Road, Suite 300A, Honolulu, HI 96817-4941
Thank you for fulfilling your critical role as a mandatory reporter. Your work helps protect and restore the lives of children.
By completing this notification form, you enable Girl Scouts of Hawai`i to follow up on all reports filed regarding girls in our care. We sincerely appreciate everything you do to support girls in our organization.