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MineralMan

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3. A surprisingly large number of people would not.

Reply to NeoGreen (Reply #2)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 10:01 AM

Sep 2018

For one reason or another, they will ignore evidence of such abuse to protect either individuals or organizations. They will not report such abuse, even if they know of it directly. Even if the abuser has informed them of it. They will opt to protect a fellow member, worker, union member, associate, or whatever, over the person who is being abused.

I find that unconscionable, but I know it occurs.

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I Am a Mandatory Reporter by My Own Choice. Are You? [View all] MineralMan Sep 2018 OP

great op ++++++ JHan Sep 2018 #1

Who wouldn't be? NeoGreen Sep 2018 #2

A surprisingly large number of people would not. MineralMan Sep 2018 #3

And what would be an appropriate label(s)... NeoGreen Sep 2018 #7

Hypocrites? Irresponsible, uncaring persons? MineralMan Sep 2018 #8

Perhaps. Igel Sep 2018 #17

"godly" trotsky Sep 2018 #13

Ouch. (nt) NeoGreen Sep 2018 #14

Some people think their religious beliefs trump reporting laws. trotsky Sep 2018 #4

Yes. The cases of that continue to increase, as more investigations are done. MineralMan Sep 2018 #6

I have reported child abuse only twice in my adult life. MineralMan Sep 2018 #5

Good for you two...it is sad indeed when the abuser is the child's parent...I hope that the ... SWBTATTReg Sep 2018 #9

Sadly, such abuse is more common than most people realize. MineralMan Sep 2018 #11

Even tho I am retired from the MH field, I still will report abuse. dixiegrrrrl Sep 2018 #10

Thank you for doing that. MineralMan Sep 2018 #12

As a youth volunteer in the 4-H program, I am a mandated reporter. guillaumeb Sep 2018 #15

No. My employer has mandated me a mandatory reporter. Act_of_Reparation Sep 2018 #16

My choice doesn't matter. Igel Sep 2018 #18