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Scientists at Queensland University of Technology describe research in life sciences in children
March 8th, 2008
Research findings, 'Mandatory reporting legislation in the United States, Canada, and Australia: a cross-jurisdictional review of key features, differences, and issues,' are discussed in a new report. "Mandatory child abuse reporting laws have developed in particular detail in the United States, Canada, and Australia as a central part of the governments' strategy to detect cases of abuse and neglect at an early stage, protect children, and facilitate the provision of services to children and families. However, the terms of these laws differ in significant ways, both within and between these nations, with the differences tending to broaden or narrow the scope of cases required to be...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-03-08)
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