In no way am I defending anything, just giving another perspective... What about doctor/patient confidentiality or attorney/client privilege? Why wouldn't a law like this apply to doctors or attorneys?
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God isn't real
jul 24, 2025, 1:55 pm • 0 0 • view
To me, God is. That's why we have the freedoms we have. And you missed the point. Have an awesome day!
jul 24, 2025, 5:56 pm • 0 0 • view
I don't know about attorneys, but in the case of doctor/patient, doctors are mandated reporters. So they are legally required to report child abuse. In my state we have to take classes on recognizing child abuse and how to report in order to hold healthcare licenses
jul 23, 2025, 11:06 pm • 3 0 • view
That's on the victim side, but how about the perpetrator? What happens if a patient is seeing a psychiatrist and the doctor knows he re-abused. Is the doctor a mandated reporter in that case? In most states, that's covered by privileged communication.
jul 23, 2025, 11:12 pm • 0 0 • view
I won't pretend to be an expert on federal law regarding this, but thinking about the state I practice in (PA) we have to report when anyone discloses suspected abuse. And "behavior from the parent" is included under reasonable cause. www.pa.gov/services/dhs...
jul 23, 2025, 11:19 pm • 2 0 • view
If this is not the way in every state, I hope that laws come into place to make it so!
jul 23, 2025, 11:20 pm • 1 0 • view