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US: “Stop-and-Frisk” for Caregivers: How Expanded Mandated Reporting Laws Hurt Families (Opinion)
Truthout – June 29, 2017
Eighteen states now have “universal” reporting requirements, making all residents mandated reporters to child protective services, with exceptions in most states for defense attorneys and in some states for clergy. More such bills are in the works around the country.
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/41096-stop-and-frisk-for-caregivers-how-expanded-mandated-reporting-laws-hurt-families