[writmeister]

Charges can only be brought if someone is a "mandatory reporter" under the state statute, such as a teacher or a doctor.

Regular people have no legal duty to report signs of child abuse -- regardless of whatever moral obligation.

[mark3681]

What a shame.
I recently found out about a young girl who claimed to be abused by her stepfather. I wrote a very nice letter to the local police, explaining what I knew, along with the disclaimer that I realize that not all claims are legitimate. Told the police that I didn't want to have anyone falsly accused but that I would like it looked into.

[Lurker]

Wrongo my friend. In my State anyone having knowledge of either child or elderly abuse is bound by Law to report it.

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