Reporting abuse and Neglect - State of Oregon
"All citizens have a responsibility to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Members of the general public may report suspected abuse and neglect if they choose.  Oregon state law, however, mandates that workers in certain professions must make reports if they have reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect. These people are called mandatory reporters and they are a crucial link in the system to protect Oregon’s most vulnerable citizens."

http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/abuse/mandatory_report.shtml   Amy Sample Ward