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MATHEWS, Ben
Mandated reporting is still a policy with reason : empirical evidence and philosophical grounds
Child Abuse & Neglect - The International Journal, St. Louis, V.32,n.5(May 2008), p.511-516


CRIANÇA MALTRATADA, CRIANÇA NEGLIGENCIADA, NOTIFICAÇÃO DA VIOLÊNCIA

Introduction. The need for a system of referrals by professionals of suspected abuse and neglect. Numbers and proportions of substantiated reports made by mandated reporters. The most significant problems are not with mandated reporting, but with responses. Mandated reporting enables economic and social benefits far outweighing disadvantages. Social justice and individual rights. Conclusion.