Reports of abuse and neglect are plunging — and intensifying the debate about who must report it
Reports of abuse and neglect are plunging â and intensifying the debate about who must report it âOur entire system is based on mandatory reporting. If you donât get this right, then the protective scheme falls apart,â the stateâs child advocate said. By Matt Stout Globe Staff,Updated December 15, 2020, 9:15 a.m. Email to a Friend Adobe Stock Since the coronavirus first roared into Massachusetts â disrupting businesses, schools, and daily life â reports of potential abuse or neglect of children have dropped by nearly a third. Those required to flag suspected...
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