OTHER INCIDENTS OF TRAUMA

Attempted Suicide

1. CALL 911 for medical assistance.
2. Do not leave suicidal person unattended. Send a runner to inform your immediate supervisor or other responsible person.
3. The law requires that you do only what is reasonable under the circumstances; for example, do not try to remove a gun or other weapon from the person.

Threatened Suicide

1. Take threats of suicide seriously.
2. Inform your immediate supervisor or other responsible person about the suicide threat.

All employees who have contact with students on a regular basis as part of their job duties are designated as childcare custodians/mandated reporters. By law they must complete these actions within 36 hours of receiving information about suspected abuse or neglect.

1. Notify supervisor and appropriate site personnel.
2. Call Napa County Child Protective Services at 707-253-4261 or Sonoma County Child Protective Services 707-565-4274. If immediate intervention is required, call the police (911) and then make a follow-up call to CPS. Provide the following information:
   –  Name of person making report
   –  Name of the child
   –  Present location of the child
   –  Nature and extent of injury
   –  Any other information requested by the police or CPS

Complete a Suspected Child Abuse Report (SCAR) (external website)