Reporting out-of-home maltreatment: penalties and protections |
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Authors: | D J Besharov |
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Abstract: | Amendments to many child abuse laws mandate the reporting by staff members of suspected abuse or neglect in out-of-home settings. Legal protections, as well as potential liabilities for those filing or failing to file such complaints are discussed. |
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