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So I thought I read in one of the recent articles that it was a law for everyone to report suspicion of neglect/abuse to authorities, and that surprised me, so I researched it and was really surprised...
In some states, including Florida, everyone is a mandated reporter and from a website linked to the Florida dcf site, here is the info...
Most shocking... Not reporting suspicions= FELONY IN THE 3RD DEGREE
Perhaps I'm misreading something here, but it seems pretty clear
Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect | The Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers
If you suspect or have concerns that a child is being abused and/or neglected, you should report it immediately!
Florida law requires that ANY person in Florida who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is being abused, neglected, or abandoned by a parent, legal custodian, caregiver or other person responsible for the child's welfare MUST immediately report that knowledge or suspicion to the Florida Abuse Hotline of the Department of Children and Families. The penalty for failing to report is a felony of the third degree. There are also financial penalties for failing to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect.
If you know or suspect that a child under the age of 18 is being abused or neglected, or is at risk of being abused or neglected, you are required to report that to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
Remember, it is not your job to know whether abuse has occurred or not, IT IS YOUR JOB report your concerns!!
In some states, including Florida, everyone is a mandated reporter and from a website linked to the Florida dcf site, here is the info...
Most shocking... Not reporting suspicions= FELONY IN THE 3RD DEGREE
Perhaps I'm misreading something here, but it seems pretty clear
Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect | The Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers
If you suspect or have concerns that a child is being abused and/or neglected, you should report it immediately!
Florida law requires that ANY person in Florida who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is being abused, neglected, or abandoned by a parent, legal custodian, caregiver or other person responsible for the child's welfare MUST immediately report that knowledge or suspicion to the Florida Abuse Hotline of the Department of Children and Families. The penalty for failing to report is a felony of the third degree. There are also financial penalties for failing to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect.
If you know or suspect that a child under the age of 18 is being abused or neglected, or is at risk of being abused or neglected, you are required to report that to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
Remember, it is not your job to know whether abuse has occurred or not, IT IS YOUR JOB report your concerns!!