Everett Community College

Procedures in the Event of Child Abuse

Child Protective Services (CPS): 339-3900 (Everett)
Remember: Failure to report within 48 hours a suspected incident of child abuse is a gross misdemeanor. Protect the victim and protect yourself! Call Child Protective Services (CPS) at 339-3900.

Important First Steps for...

Sexual Assault (child assaulted on or near college property):

1. Accompany victim to safe place at college and remain with her/him.
2. Protect evidence of sexual assault.*
3. Notify parent, school nurse, Child Protective Services (339-3900) and police without delay.
4.  Once student has been cared for, notify immediate Director of Campus Safet at 388-9913 or Ext. 9913.
5. Complete a Child Abuse and Neglect Report (supplied by CPS). Send a copy to Health Services.

Sexual Abuse (suspicion of past sexual incidents):

1. Notify Child Protective Services (339-3900) and describe evidence
2. Leave notification of family to CPS.
3. Notify immediate director/supervisor.
4. Complete a Child Abuse and Neglect Report. Send a copy to Health Services - 840 N. Broadway, Everett (339-4768).

Suspected Physical Abuse or Significant Neglect

1. Notify Child Protective Services (339-3900) and describe evidence. CPS will advise you of next steps. Follow their directions.
2. Notify your immediate director/supervisor.
3. Complete a Child Abuse and Neglect Report. Send a copy to Health Services - 840 N. Broadway, Everett (339-4768).

*Do not destroy evidence of rape:

• Do not wash clothes, victim’s body or underwear;
• Do not allow victim to wash or wipe body;
• Do not wipe away dirt, semen, or dried blood;
• If needed, call an ambulance or aid car (911);
• Stay with victim and reassure her/him of safety.