- 12 Mar, 2021
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Reporting Child Abuse
After completing the readings, please provide responses for the questions below. Please use an APA style citation and references for the responses to reflect the book, article or webpage you’re referring to in crafting your response. Also, make sure to explain ‘why’ with supporting evidence and concepts from the materials provided. Include in-text citations and associated references in a reference list. Use of the course materials is required along with outside sources.
In this discussion, we’re going to take a look at issues associated with reporting known or suspected cases of child abuse.
According to the American Psychological Association Presidential Task Force on Violence and the Family, “Surveys of health care professionals, including mental health providers, indicate that professionals often fail to report identified child maltreatment, despite being trained to identify child abuse and neglect. Many professionals indicate that they do not believe others will follow through to provide the help needed by a family coping with violence.” (APA, 1996, p. 63)
For the purposes of this discussion, focus on the state of Maryland and respond to all of the following questions.
Helpful web site:
Child Welfare Information Gateway https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/laws-policies/state/
Name of State: Maryland
1. How is child abuse defined in the statute?
2. Who are the mandated reporters?
3. Is any group specified as “exempt”? If yes, please explain
4. What are the penalties for failing to report?
5. Are child witnesses to domestic violence addressed in the statute? If yes, please explain
6. Do you think there is ever a good reason for a professional to fail to report child abuse?