Critics argue that mandatory reporting laws disproportionately target poor and minority families, conflating poverty with neglect, and do not effectively improve child safety.
Dr. Kathryn Krase suggests that instead of enforcing mandatory reporting, professionals should be empowered to intervene only when there is a serious threat, focusing on support.
Research shows that the majority of reported child abuse cases do not substantiate actual abuse, raising questions about the efficacy and intent of mandatory reporting laws.
Training programs like those from the OCFS emphasize that support can be offered without reporting, aiming to strengthen community resources instead of solely relying on legal mandates.
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