RCNJ STATEMENT

Preventing child abuse and promoting the safety and welfare of minors is the responsibility of every member* of the College. The College has reporting mechanisms in place should any person have reason to believe that a child participating in any of our programs, visiting our campus, or using our resources may be a victim of child abuse or other related inappropriate conduct.

If any unit is conducting a program/programs involving minors, they should reach out to People Operations and Employee Resources in advance of the program to allow time to conduct and review the appropriate background checks.

Persons under 18 years of age who are not students of Ramapo College must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times while on College property or while using College resources. 

Any person having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or acts of abuse must immediately report this information to the State Central Registry (SCR) at 1-877 NJ ABUSE (1-877-652-2873).  If the child is in immediate danger, call 911 or Ramapo Public Safety at extension 6666, and then the Registry. A concerned caller does not need proof to report an allegation of child abuse and can make the report anonymously.

Supplemental Resources

• If you have any questions about your duty to report child abuse, please contact the Department of Public Safety at (201) 684-6666.  
• Useful information from the NJ Department of Children and Families is provided at this link: www.nj.gov/dcf/news/publications/HotlinesHelplines2012.pdf.
• For more information please visit the Department of Children and Families website at: http://www.state.nj.us/dcf/reporting/how/index.html.

 *College member shall include but not be limited to students, employees, guests, visitors, spectators, contractors

See also: Statement Regarding Acceptable Conduct for College Members, Guests, Visitors, Spectators, Contractors, and Others