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The Impact of Mandatory Reporting Legislation on Reporting Behavior.

Authors :
Lamond, David Andrew Peter
Source :
Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal. 1989 13(4):471-480.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

Evaluation of effects of mandating educators to report suspected cases of child sexual assault in New South Wales, Australia, found a significant increase in the number of such reports by teachers but no change in the percentage of reported eventually verified. (Author/DB)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
13
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ402435
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative