Reporting child abuse and neglect


	Reporting child abuse and neglect

bignosemousie

12-2-2008 2:35 PM

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children, abuse, neglect, responsibility

bignosemousie says:

I looked up Texas law (clipped at the bottom) and was surprised to learn that in Texas any person is required to report child abuse and neglect.

What about your state/country?

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