Counselors’ Mandated Responsibility to Report Child Maltreatment: A Review of U.S. Laws.
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| Title: | Counselors’ Mandated Responsibility to Report Child Maltreatment: A Review of U.S. Laws. |
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| Authors: | Kenny, Maureen C., Abreu, Roberto L., Helpingstine, Claire, Lopez, Angel, Mathews, Ben |
| Source: | Journal of Counseling & Development (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.). Oct2018, Vol. 96 Issue 4, p372-387. 16p. 1 Diagram, 3 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Legal status of counselors, Reporting of child abuse, Mandatory reporting (Law), Child abuse, Counselors, Law |
| Abstract: | Although counselors in 44 states are mandatory reporters of child maltreatment, they may lack an understanding of their legally designated role. This article presents the results of a systematic review of child maltreatment reporting laws in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The authors apply relevant legislation to real‐life contexts for counselors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Although counselors in 44 states are mandatory reporters of child maltreatment, they may lack an understanding of their legally designated role. This article presents the results of a systematic review of child maltreatment reporting laws in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The authors apply relevant legislation to real‐life contexts for counselors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 15566676 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/jcad.12220 |
