Despite the grave importance of mandatory reporting laws, states vary widely in how they define, interpret, and enforce them.

Every nurse is a mandatory reporter, but not all have experienced situations that have required them to report abuse or neglect. This legal responsibility is another badge nurses wear, but what does ...

The article stresses that universal mandatory reporting laws require all adults to report suspected child abuse, but many states lack proper training. Without clear guidance and education, these laws ...

Earlier this month, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill into law that now requires clergy to be mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. Under SB 5375, clergy in Washington must report ...