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child-abuse and -neglect reporting statute

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A quick definition of child-abuse and -neglect reporting statute:

A child-abuse and -neglect reporting statute is a law that says certain people, like doctors, teachers, and people who take care of kids, have to tell the police if they think a child is being hurt or treated badly. This law is in place to help protect kids and make sure they are safe. Every state in the United States has this law, and the government gives money to states that follow the rules.

A more thorough explanation:

A child-abuse and -neglect reporting statute is a law in each state that requires certain individuals, such as healthcare providers, teachers, and child-care workers, to report any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect. This law is in place to protect children from harm and ensure that any abuse or neglect is reported and investigated.

For example, if a teacher notices that a student has unexplained bruises or seems to be malnourished, they are required by law to report their suspicions to the appropriate authorities. Similarly, if a healthcare provider notices signs of abuse or neglect during a medical exam, they must also report it.

The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) is a federal law that provides funding to states that implement federal standards in their reporting statutes. CAPTA also defines child maltreatment broadly, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and emotional abuse.

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23:31
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
23:42
hi SPLITTY!!!
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stanford finally sent me a status checker tomight
do yall know if "Your file has been submitted for review" just means under review
Dkk
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@SplitterusClitterus: really depends on the school. Could mean they have just received it. Could be it is under review. Could mean they already have a decision for you. For Stanford, idk.
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
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my friend JUST sent me that omg
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:19
also @renard that shows your IG handle
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:20
I assume you don’t want to doxx yourself 😧
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:20
if we send enough messages it will stop showing the message tho!!!!!!!!
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:21
@renard99: come back and spam messages I only have so many left 😔
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:23
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Dkk
1:49
@renard99: you shared a post a good friend of mine had liked. Lmfao but respect +1
Dkk
1:49
I laughed at it too +1
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
2:01
I followed you
JumpySubsequentDolphin
2:01
don’t dox me ☹️
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Nw I won’t dox you 😎
JumpySubsequentDolphin
2:07
don’t judge my feed either I’m bad at Instagram :/
3:17
has anyone here worked for a DAs office during the school year
3:43
LMFAOOO THE INSTAGRAM POST
m10
3:50
I have no idea how it shows his Insta handle. This makes me an old man.
Dkk
3:52
i think you all are just bullshitting
Dkk
3:54
Y'all are gay af.
Dkk
3:54
Making drama out of nothing like a buncha homosexuals.
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