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Immunity for Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
Series: State Statutes |
Author(s):
Child Welfare Information Gateway
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Year Published: 2012 |
Current Through December 2011
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This factsheet summarizes State laws on immunity from liability for persons who in good faith report suspected instances of child abuse or neglect. Immunity statutes protect both mandatory and voluntary reporters from civil or criminal liability that they might otherwise incur.
Table of Contents IntroductionImmunity for Making Reports Additional Provision of Immunity Limitations to Immunity Summaries of State Laws |
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Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2011). Immunity for reporters of child abuse and neglect. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.
This publication is a product of the State Statutes Series prepared by Child Welfare Information Gateway. While every attempt has been made to be complete, additional information on these topics may be in other sections of a State's code as well as agency regulations, case law, and informal practices and procedures.
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