Fundamentals of Reporting PDF
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Shalom Theological University
2022
Gerald P. Koocher
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This document details the fundamentals of reporting in legal and psychological settings. It covers topics like child abuse reporting, divorce and child custody, and privileged communication. It is part of a study session using slide material.
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12/6/2023 Fundamentals of Reporting (2022) ©GERALD P. KOOCHER 8 8 Chapter 119, section 51A Child abuse reporting Failure to report? = $1,000 fine or $5,000 + jail in case of seriou...
12/6/2023 Fundamentals of Reporting (2022) ©GERALD P. KOOCHER 8 8 Chapter 119, section 51A Child abuse reporting Failure to report? = $1,000 fine or $5,000 + jail in case of serious bodily injury or death. Willful frivolous report? = $2,000 fine + jail time of 6 months+ Clergy not exempted Death or sexual abuse is reported to law enforcement and district attorney by DCF. ©GERALD P. KOOCHER (2022) 9 4 12/6/2023 Other elements of Ch 119 Protection of Children Children in court proceedings and placement policies Children in need of service petitions (runaways and out of control children) Grandparents may seek visitation via court petition ©GERALD P. KOOCHER (2022) 10 Divorce and Child Custody Exceptions to Privilege 11 5 12/6/2023 Chapter 208 - Divorce and Child Custody 12 Confidential and Privileged Communications and dangerousness 13 6
