Do the laws or regulations conflict? Do they support each other? Did anything surprise you about the laws? Is there anything you would change? Why or why not?
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, “approximately 48 states…designate professions whose members are mandated by law to report child maltreatment.” Of these, mental health professionals constitute one type. Review the topic resources discussing federal and state laws governing child abuse. Locate and apply the state regulations from within the state where […]