Mandatory Reporting News Today

Legislation to protect the most vulnerable in society has been amended to give Hong Kong childcare professionals benefit of the doubt, but that should not abandon core principles of the original intent of the law.

Professionals need help to understand responsibilities under bill being scrutinised in legislature, Chloe Mo of Hong Kong Occupational Therapist Association says.

State laws that require PCPs to report patients with suspected dementia may result in delayed or missed diagnosis of the disorder, defeating the aim of improving road safety.

More than 60 years ago, policymakers in Colorado embraced the idea that early intervention could prevent child abuse and save lives. The state’s requirement that certain professionals tell officials when they suspect a child has been abused or neglected was among the first mandatory reporting laws in the nation. Since then, mandatory reporting laws have […] The post Mandatory reporting laws meant to protect Colorado children get another look appeared first on Colorado Newsline.

NPPC works closely with committees to advocate for improvements to Livestock Mandatory Reporting and other tools, such as USDA’s Swine Contract Library.

Legislation alone can’t tackle online harms to kids — parents also need to play a role.

Legislation alone can’t tackle online harms to kids — parents also need to play a role.

Legislation alone can’t tackle online harms to kids — parents also need to play a role.

The results of hundreds of clinical trials in Nordic countries have never been made public. Experts say it's a global problem.

New rules for people working with children cover cases where abuse is known about, not suspected.