New online training for mandated reporters launched by Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services

Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services launched a new Mandated Reporter Online Training Program.

It’s a comprehensive and accessible resource designed to ensure people required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect have the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out this critical responsibility.

The online training was developed by Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services in partnership with Children’s Justice Center and made possible through funding from Maui County Children’s Justice Center Committee.

This collaboration ensures mandated reporters throughout the state have consistent, up-to-date guidance to help protect Hawaiʻi’s keiki and vulnerable adults.

Mandated reporters play a vital role in safeguarding children and at-risk people.

The new training provides clear, practical instruction including:

• Guidance for recognizing the signs of abuse and neglect.
• Step-by-step instructions for how and when to make a report.
• An overview of legal requirements and responsibilities under Hawaiʻi law.
• Interactive modules and real-world scenarios to support practical learning.
• The training is free, available 24/7 and can be completed at the participant’s own pace.

Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate verifying compliance with mandated reporter requirements.

Who should take this training

The program is intended for teachers, healthcare professionals, social workers, law enforcement officers and anyone designated as a mandated reporter under state law.

How to register

Mandated reporters can access the training and additional resources online.

“This is an important step in protecting our keiki,” said Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services Director Ryan Yamane. “By helping people recognize signs of abuse and understand how to report concerns, we strengthen our community’s ability to act as a first line of defense for our children.”