Abuse Prevention and Reporting
Wyoming State Laws and Regulations on Abuse Prevention and Mandatory Reporting
Mandatory Reporting Requirements
Under Wyoming state law, all individuals have a legal obligation to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
If the individual reporting is a staff member of a medical, educational, or other public/private institution, school, facility, or agency, they must notify the person in charge or their designated agent. That individual then becomes responsible for ensuring the report is made as soon as possible.
Note: This provision does not relieve any individual of their personal duty to report unless it has already been confirmed that a report has been or will be filed.
Employer Protections:
Any employer—public or private—who discharges, suspends, disciplines, or penalizes an employee solely for making a report of neglect or abuse is guilty of a misdemeanor. This may result in imprisonment for up to 6 months, a fine of up to $750, or both.
When a Report Is Required
A report must be made when any of the following apply:
- A person knows or has reasonable cause to believe or suspect that a child has been abused or neglected.
- A person observes a child being subjected to conditions or circumstances likely to result in abuse or neglect.
- A minor is a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM).
For full details on Wyoming’s reporting requirements, visit:
- Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect – Wyoming | Child Welfare Information Gateway
- Wyoming Department of Family Services – Report Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation
Prevention Resources
The Wyoming Southern Baptist Mission Network (WSBMN) provides both paid and unpaid resources for abuse prevention, background screening, and training. For assistance or guidance on using these tools, please contact the state offices.
Recommended Resources:
- Background Checks: Verified First – Background Screening Services
- Social Histories: Into Eden Christian Counseling & Wellness
- Abuse Prevention Training: MinistrySafe – Safety System
Response and Reporting Contacts
If you suspect abuse or a child is in immediate danger, call 911 immediately.
Additional reporting and response resources include:
- Child Advocacy Centers of Wyoming: Website or call 1-800-422-4453
- Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS): Contact Offices
- National CyberTipline: cybertipline.com — Operated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Christian Counseling Resources
Faith-based counseling support is available through the following organizations:
- Into Eden Counseling – intoeden.cc | 307-200-9812 | admin@intoeden.cc
- The Healing Place – hpcc.church/the-healing-place | 307-265-3977
- Anchored Virtual – anchoredvirtual.com
Offers English and Spanish-speaking counselors.
Legal Assistance
Faith-based counseling support is available through the following organizations:
- Christian Legal Society – christianlegalsociety.org
703-642-1070 | clshq@clsnet.org
SAFE Hotline
The SAFE Hotline provides an independent, confidential, and anonymous whistleblower reporting service for employees and other stakeholders to report:
- Abuse
- Suspicious activity
- Fraud
- Ethics violations
- Other wrongdoing
Submit a report:
- Online: safehotline.com/submitreport
1-855-662-SAFE (7233) - WSBMN ID Number: 136047715
