Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect

This factsheet discusses laws that designate the groups of professionals that are required to report cases of suspected child abuse and neglect. Reporting by other persons, the responsibilities of institutions in making reports, standards for making a report, and confidentiality of the reporter's identity also are discussed. Summaries of laws for all States and U.S. territories also are included. https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/laws-policies/statutes/manda/