Heavenly Dove Academy is committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
Reporting Misconduct
All educational support employees, instructional personnel, contracted personnel, and school administrators have an affirmative duty to report suspected misconduct that affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Examples of reportable misconduct include, but are not limited to:
• Inappropriate physical contact with a student
• Verbal, emotional, or psychological abuse
• Sexual misconduct or inappropriate boundaries
• Neglect of student supervision resulting in potential harm
• Possession, use, or distribution of illegal substances while responsible for students
• Any conduct that endangers a student’s health, safety, or welfare
Reporting Contact
Reports of suspected misconduct should be made immediately to:
Leona Peters,
School Director
Heavenly Dove Academy
Phone: 561-365-8228
Email: leona.peters@heavenlydove.org
Mandatory Reporting
All employees must comply with Florida laws regarding the reporting of suspected child abuse, abandonment, or neglect.
Failure to Report
Educational support employees, instructional personnel, contracted personnel, and school administrators who fail to report suspected or actual child abuse or alleged misconduct affecting the health, safety, or welfare of a student may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, and any penalties provided under Florida law.
Liability Protections
Employees who report suspected misconduct or suspected child abuse, abandonment, or neglect in good faith are afforded liability protections under applicable Florida law.
Additional Reporting Resources
Florida Abuse Hotline
To report suspected child abuse, abandonment, neglect, or exploitation, contact the Florida Abuse Hotline:
Statewide Toll-Free Hotline: 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873)
Online Reporting:
https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us
Emergency Situations
If a child is in immediate danger or there is an emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Additional Information
For information regarding reporting child abuse, abandonment, neglect, or exploitation, visit the Florida Department of Children and Families website: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/abuse
For information regarding reporting misconduct and acts that violate section 800.101, Florida Statutes, visit the Florida Department of Education website:https://www.fldoe.org/safe-schools/