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The criteria for reporting vary significantly based on jurisdiction. [11] Typically, mandatory reporting applies to people who have reason to suspect the abuse or neglect of a child, but it can also apply to people who suspect abuse or neglect of a dependent adult or the elderly, [12] or to any members of society (sometimes called Universal Mandatory Reporting [UMR]).
Nationwide, there was a 2348% increase in hotline calls from 150,000 in 1963 to 3.3 million in 2009. [7] In 2011, there were 3.4 million calls. [8] From 1992 to 2009 in the US, substantiated cases of sexual abuse declined 62%, physical abuse decreased 56% and neglect 10%.
The shield law is currently codified in Article I, section 2(b) of the California Constitution and section 1070 of the Evidence Code. [1] Section 1986.1 of the California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) supplements these principal shield law provisions by providing additional safeguards to a reporter whose records are being subpoenaed. [2]
Critics of CAPTA argue that funding for mandated reporting and surveillance of families depletes resources that could otherwise be used in service to children and families. There is also concern that the perception of families as violent or criminal by mandated reporters creates stigma and bias, generating false positive cases and harming ...
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The petitioners are seeking "an order from the California Supreme Court mandating that, when a litigant cannot afford a private court reporter, they are entitled to have the proceeding recorded at ...
Child protective services (CPS) refers to government agencies in the United States that investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect, and if confirmed, intervene by providing services to the family through a safety plan, in-home monitoring, supervision, or if a safety plan is not feasible or in emergencies, removing the child from the custody of their parent or legal guardian.
CBS News California took a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile ballot measure to fact-check those claims and analyze the concerns. RELATED: Fact check: Proposition 36 supporters ...