mandated reporter
Obligated abuse reporter
A mandated reporter is someone legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect to authorities—typically teachers, doctors, nurses, social workers, and others who work closely with children.
Failure to report can result in criminal penalties.
Some jurisdictions extend mandated reporting to cover elder abuse or vulnerable adults.
As a mandated reporter, she was obligated to notify child protective services.
Required moral task
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- notificationFormal notice given
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- liabilityLegal or financial obligation
legal requirement · statute · law · protocol · procedure · documentation · timeline · penalty
Measures ensuring youth safety
- abuse preventionStopping mistreatment before occurs
- neglectFailure to provide care
- welfareComfort and prosperity
- vulnerable populationsGroups disproportionately susceptible to harm
elder abuse · safety · intervention · risk assessment · hotline · social services · investigation · screening
One who instructs others
- nurseHealthcare provider, bedside
- doctorLicensed medical healer
- therapistMental health practitioner
- counselorOne who advises
social worker · clergy · coach · school administrator · physician · psychologist · dentist · police officer
Quality of protecting secrets
- professionalismWorkplace conduct standards
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- judgmentReasoned decision-making capacity
discretion · accountability · trust · boundaries · moral obligation · professional standards · code of conduct · dilemma
duty
Required moral task
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- notificationFormal notice given
- complianceAdhering to requirements
legal requirement · liability · statute · law · protocol · procedure · documentation · timeline · penalty · immunity
child protection
Measures ensuring youth safety
- abuse preventionStopping mistreatment before occurs
- neglectFailure to provide care
- welfareComfort and prosperity
vulnerable populations · elder abuse · safety · intervention · risk assessment · hotline · social services · investigation · screening · intake
teacher
One who instructs others
counselor · social worker · clergy · coach · school administrator · physician · psychologist · dentist · police officer · emergency responder
confidentiality
Quality of protecting secrets
- professionalismWorkplace conduct standards
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- responsibilityState of being answerable
judgment · discretion · accountability · trust · boundaries · moral obligation · professional standards · code of conduct · dilemma · privacy
- caseworkcase notes, case file, case review, caseload, case load
mandated reporterenabler
One who facilitates harmful behavior
accessory after the fact · silencer · gatekeeper · secret keeper
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