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a school nurse, or anyone who works with children is required by law to report any suspicion of child abuse. if it is found that they did not report it, they can be charged, jailed, and have their priviledge to work with or even be around children taken away.

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Where to report unsafe practice or suspected abuse?

the police


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If child abuse is suspected, you should report it to help the child! You can call your local Child Protective Services(CPS). The call is confidential.


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