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Report an Incident

How Do I Recognize Abuse and Maltreatment?

Please view a primer on the signs and symptoms of abuse here

Cornell University encourages you to report any and all concerns, even in the absence of obvious disclosures or signs of abuse. Please follow the reporting instructions below.

Cornell University's Whistleblower Protection Policy(link is external) protects all individuals from retaliation when they make a report in good faith.


What Do I Do If I Suspect or Know About Abuse or Maltreatment?

Please view reporting guidelines here.

Please view reporting guidelines here.

An incident report must also be filled out here(link is external).


Other Incidents:

Other incidents, including any incidents of illness and injury, that occur in youth programs must be reported here(link is external)

If you wish to report a concern that does not fit any of the above categories, view reporting options here(link is external).  


Mandated Reporters:

Cornell University's policy(link is external) does not replace any obligations(link is external) that New York State Mandated Reporters have under state law. Those individuals considered Mandated Reporters are obligated to follow this policy and follow their obligations under New York state law to report to the Statewide Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment.