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