Mandated reporters are people required by law to report suspected or known instances of abuse. In most states, mandated reporters are designated by their profession.

Certain professionals such as doctors, nurses, teachers, police officers, and child care center workers are mandated by New York State law to report suspected child abuse and neglect to the state hotline, the New York State Central Register (SCR).

http://https://www.nyc.gov/site/acs/child-welfare/mandated-reporters.page#:~:text=Certain%20professionals%20such%20as%20doctors,State%20Cent

http://https://namr.org/news/what-is-a-mandated-reporter