Anyone may report suspected child abuse and neglect; however, pursuant to the Code of Virginia, certain professionals are required to report. These professionals include:
- Persons licensed to practice medicine or any of the healing arts
- Hospital residents or interns
- Nurses
- Social workers
- Probation officers
- Teachers
- Child care providers
- Mental health practitioners
- Accredited Christian Science practitioners
- Law enforcement officers
- Volunteer, court appointed special advocates
- Court certified mediators
- Professional staff employed by a hospital, institution, or facility in which children are placed
- Persons associated with or employed by any private organization responsible for the care, custody, and control of children.
