School staff are required to call both child welfare authorities (the State Central Registry Hotline at 1-877-NJ ABUSE) and local law enforcement to report suspected child abuse. When calling authorities, staff should be prepared to provide specific details about the individuals involved, the nature of the abuse, and related incidents. Staff should make the call from school rather than delaying or calling from elsewhere. Errring on the side of caution by reporting suspected abuse helps protect children, while failure to report can result in legal consequences for the staff member.