Comparing reports of suspected child maltreatment in states with and without Universal Mandated Reporting
KS Krase, TA DeLong-Hamilton - Children and Youth Services Review, 2015 - Elsevier
Every state has a statute through which certain individuals are required to report suspicions
of child maltreatment to Child Protective Services. Some states require all adults to report
suspicions of child maltreatment (Universal Mandated Reporting); other states only require
certain professionals to make such reports. In response to high profile child sexual abuse
cases, many states have considered moving to Universal Mandated Reporting. This study
compares characteristics and outcomes of reports from states with and without Universal …
of child maltreatment to Child Protective Services. Some states require all adults to report
suspicions of child maltreatment (Universal Mandated Reporting); other states only require
certain professionals to make such reports. In response to high profile child sexual abuse
cases, many states have considered moving to Universal Mandated Reporting. This study
compares characteristics and outcomes of reports from states with and without Universal …