Child Abuse Prevention Council of Sacramento, CA
http://www.capcsac.org/childabuse/laws.html
CAPTA provides a
foundation for the States by identifying a minimum set of
acts or behaviors that characterize physical abuse,
neglect and sexual abuse.
Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act (CAPTA)
http://www.capcsac.org/childabuse/laws.html
-- Under the Federal law passed in 1974, all 50 states
have passed laws mandating the reporting of child abuse
and neglect.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
www.smith-lawfirm.com/mandatory_reporting.htm
A summary of the major features of statutes requiring mandatory reporting
of child abuse and neglect. References to statutes in all
50 states.
Child Abuse - Reporting Child Abuse and Laws
for Reporting
http://naccchildlaw.org/childrenlaw/reportingchildabuse.html
When reporting child abuse, you’re reporting suspected
child abuse, you are not making a determination about
whether the child is abused or neglected.
The State of CALIFORNIA Mandated Reporter'
Child Abuse Prevention Handbook
http://hr.ucsb.edu/Employment/MandatedReporter/Mandated%20Reporter%20Handbook.doc
Child abuse and neglect is a violation of children’s human
rights and an obstacle to their education and
development. Mandated reporters often have the
opportunity to observe children over a period of time, in
critical situations, or have accessibility to a child who
may be in trouble. This handbook is designed to inform
the mandated reporter about the signs and symptoms of
child abuse and neglect, the reporting process and the
resulting intervention by the Child Protective Services
(CPS).
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
www.state.ct.us/dcf/hotline.htm
The law requires that they report suspected child abuse or
neglect. ... By law, mandated reporters of suspected child
abuse and neglect must provide written
Operational Definitions of
Child Abuse and Neglect
http://www.state.ct.us/dcf/new_definitions.htm
Operational definitions are working definitions and
examples of child abuse, neglect, and in danger of abuse.
How to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment
http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/topics/reporting/index.cfm
Anyone can report suspected child abuse or neglect.
Reporting abuse or neglect can protect a child and get
help for a family — it may even save a child's life.
Suspected Child Abuse Report--EMS State Child Abuse
Form Link
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/smc/department/home/0,,1954_231109206_473958640,00.html
EMS State Child Abuse Form Link - Health Department
[PDF]
The California Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Law
Issues
http://www.youthlaw.org/AB327.pdf
Text of the current California Child Abuse and Neglect
Reporting Law
Mandated Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting -
California
www.optometry.ca.gov/canra.htm -
A website
for the State of California, Department of Consumer
Affairs; Mandated reporters may submit reports of
suspected child abuse or neglect
County of
San Mateo County Child Abuse Council
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/smc/county/ -
Excellent resource on reporting child abuse, neglect as
well as programs helping families to prevent child abuse
and neglect.
