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Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
Series: State Statutes |
Author(s):
Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Year Published: 2012 |
Current Through August 2012
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This factsheet discusses laws that designate the groups of professionals that are required to report cases of suspected child abuse and neglect. Reporting by other persons, the standards for making a report, and confidentiality of reports also are discussed. Summaries of laws for all States and U.S. territories are included.
Table of Contents IntroductionProfessionals Required to Report Reporting by Other Persons Standards for Making a Report Privileged Communications Inclusion of the Reporter's Name in the Report Disclosure of the Reporter's Identity Summary of State Laws |
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Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2012). Mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.
This publication is a product of the State Statutes Series prepared by Child Welfare Information Gateway. While every attempt has been made to be complete, additional information on these topics may be in other sections of a State's code as well as agency regulations, case law, and informal practices and procedures.
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