Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting: Enhanced Protection and Legal Consistency
This act establishes federal standards for mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect, aiming to increase consistency across state laws. It seeks to better protect children by expanding the list of individuals required to report suspicions and by supporting educational campaigns and training for adults working with children.
Key points
Expands the list of individuals mandated to report suspected child abuse, including healthcare professionals, teachers, law enforcement, clergy, daycare providers, and foster parents.
Introduces federal requirements for states to ensure their reporting laws are more uniform and effective, aiming to improve detection and response to abuse cases.
Authorizes funding for educational campaigns and training for the public and professionals to raise awareness about child abuse and reporting duties.
Requires states to coordinate efforts between child protective services, law enforcement, and victim support agencies, including in domestic violence situations.
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