Counselors' Mandated Responsibility to Report Child Maltreatment: A Review of U.S. Laws. (11th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kenny, Maureen C.; Abreu, Roberto L.; Helpingstine, Claire; Lopez, Angel; Mathews, Ben
• Is Part Of: Journal of counseling and development. Volume 96:Number 4(2018:Oct.)
• Page Start: 372
• Page End: 387
• Publication Date: 2018-09-11
• Subjects: mandated reporters -- counselors -- child maltreatment -- federal and state laws; Vocational guidance -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; Vocational education -- Periodicals; 361.0605
• DOI: 10.1002/jcad.12220
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-9633

Abstract

Abstract : Although counselors in 44 states are mandatory reporters of child maltreatment, they may lack an understanding of their legally designated role. This article presents the results of a systematic review of child maltreatment reporting laws in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The authors apply relevant legislation to real‐life contexts for counselors.