Obligation to report suspected child abuse or neglect or a violation of the Code of Conduct
Study team members may become aware of or suspect abuse or neglect of a minor through witnessing abuse or neglect, the minor disclosing information to a study team member, or observing signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect. Study team members may become aware of violation of the Code of Conduct by another member of the university community.
If you observe or suspect a violation of the Code of Conduct, or abuse or neglect of a minor, you must report it. The study Principal Investigator (or faculty advisor on student studies) must be notified immediately of any scenario involving reporting and is ultimately responsible for ensuring required reporting has been followed. A study Principal Investigator or other qualified individual with delegated authority must always be reachable immediately during periods of interaction with minors.
This document describes team members’ reporting obligations. The obligation to report suspected abuse or neglect or a violation of the Code of Conduct supersedes the expectation of confidentiality in research and any assurances of confidentiality outlined in the informed consent or assent, or approved IRB protocol. Certificates of Confidentiality do not prevent reporting, and do not eliminate the obligation to report. It is permissible, appropriate and expected that study teams provide research participants’ contact information to Children’s Protective Services when necessary.
A copy of any report filed with Children’s Protective Services by a study team must be provided to Risk Management Services via a secure site.
Important contact information
University of Michigan Risk Management Services
734-764-2200, [email protected]
University of Michigan Department of Public Safety & Security (DPSS)
Ann Arbor (734) 763-1131
Dearborn (313) 593-5333
Flint (810) 762-3333
Michigan Medicine Child Protection Team (CPT)
855) 264-9763
(734) 936-6266 pager 2750 (automated paging)
936-4000 – paging with operator assistance
Paging with ability to send a text message including a call back number
University of Michigan Compliance Hotline
(866) 990-0111; [email protected]
University of Michigan Institutional Review Boards: IRBMED and IRB-HSBS
[email protected] (734) 763-4768
[email protected] (734) 936-0933
Local law enforcement
911
Children’s Protective Services (CPS)
(855) 444-3911