Many professionals entrusted with the care of a children are required by law to make a report if they suspect a child has been injured from abuse or neglect. Failing to make a report is considered a crime and could result in a $1,000 fine or up to six months in jail. Here is the list of professionals who are required to report:

• Those who are licensed to practice the healing arts or dentistry. They include medical doctors, physician assistants, physical therapists, athletic trainers and radiologic technologists

• Optometrists

• Those doing postgraduate training programs approved by the State Board of Healing Arts

• Psychologists

• Psychotherapists

• Licensed professional or practical nurses examining, attending or treating a child younger than 18

• Teachers, school administrators or other school employees

• Chief administrative officer of medical care facilities

• Marriage and family therapists

• Professional counselors

• Alcohol and drug abuse counselors

• Licensed child care workers or those working for licensed child care providers

• Social workers

• Firefighters

• Emergency medical services personnel

• Mediators appointed under Kansas law

• Juvenile intake and assessment workers

• Law enforcement officers