Reporting out-of-home maltreatment: penalties and protections.
نویسنده
چکیده
Amendments to many child abuse laws mandate the reporting by staff members of suspected abuse or neglect in out-of-home settings. Legal protections, as well as potential liabilities for those filing or failing to file such complaints are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Child welfare
دوره 66 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1987