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A Misguided Crusade: How Mandatory Reporting Fails Our Children
Another tragic abuse case led one reporter to call for mandatory reporting, a practice that will harm more children.
C.D. Cunningham
December 4, 2023
Another tragic abuse case led one reporter to call for mandatory reporting, a practice that will harm more children.
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