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Originally Posted by Psycho Dad
Many states require people in certain positions such as teachers, child care providers, health care workers, etc. to be mandated reporters. Could some of the people be overzealous? Sure. Are most of them likely doing a good job? I'd bet yes.
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If I see a suspicious bruise on a child, I HAVE to report it. I have an ethical duty and a legal obligation to do so. I have been through the abuse recognition training; every mandated reporter must do so in my state.
It is better to investigate and find nothing than to end up with some of the horrendous cases out there that have gone uninvestigated. Truly fit parents have nothing to worry about.