Reasonable cause: a qualitative study of mandated reporting

Child Abuse Negl. 1996 Apr;20(4):275-87. doi: 10.1016/0145-2134(96)00009-9.

Abstract

Forty-nine volunteers (29 therapists and 20 child protection workers) were interviewed regarding their experiences with mandated reporting. The results indicated widespread disagreement between the groups about the nature of appropriate reports, the requirements of the law, and the process designed to protect children and help families.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Child
  • Child Abuse / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Child Abuse / prevention & control
  • Child Custody / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Child Welfare / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • New York
  • Patient Care Team / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Social Work / legislation & jurisprudence