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Mandatory reporting is when a person is required by law to report abuse. Typically doctors, counselors, teachers, who are required to report child abuse.

Certain 'authorities' in society (USA) have been designated by Law as "Mandatory Reporters". These persons include:

  • police
  • fire personnel
  • physicians
  • dentists
  • nurses
  • teachers
  • school principals
  • others with a medical, legal, or professional background and who are likely to interact with children

Mandatory Reporters MUST report suspicions of child abuse to an authority, usually the police AND child protective services. Mandatory Reporters do NOT have to notify the parent or guardian before making their report, and Mandatory Reporters have the same right of anonymity as other people.

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