Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect

Series Title:  State Statutes
Author(s):  Child Welfare Information Gateway
Year Published:  2019
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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. It also addresses reporting by other persons, the responsibilities of institutions in making reports, standards for making a report, and confidentiality of the reporter's identity. Summaries of laws for all States and U.S. territories are included.

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Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2019). 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 as complete as possible, 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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