MANDATED CHILD ABUSE REPORTERS LIST GROWS

Members of the clergy, school teachers and health professionals are among those already required by state law to report suspected child abuse or neglect.  But in light of the sexual abuse scandal at Penn State University, that list will grow. Under Senate Bill 161, camp counselors or employees, coaches or volunteers at entities that provide activities for youth or children and commercial film or photo processors who have “reasonable cause” to suspect child abuse are required to report their suspicions within 48 hours. Delegate Meshea Poore, D-Kanawha, said supervisors must be advised of any suspected abuse or neglect.  READ MORE HERE