Cross-Reporting Among Responders to Child Abuse and Neglect

Series Title:  State Statutes
Author(s):  Child Welfare Information Gateway
Year Published:  2016
Current Through:  June 2016
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This factsheet discusses State laws that authorize cross-reporting and information sharing among the agencies that must respond to reports of suspected child abuse or neglect. Typically, reports are shared among social services agencies, law enforcement departments, and prosecutors' offices. Full-text excerpts of laws for all States and U.S. territories are included.

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Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2016). Cross-reporting among responders to 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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