Immunity for Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
Date
2011
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau
Abstract
This factsheet summarizes State laws on immunity from liability for persons who in good faith report suspected instances of child abuse or neglect. Immunity statutes protect both mandatory and voluntary reporters from civil or criminal liability that they might otherwise incur.
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mandatory reporting, immunity, child abuse, limitations, statute, state law
Citation
Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2011). Immunity for reporters of child abuse and neglect. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.