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What Are the Laws and Regulations In Your State?

The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) requires each State to have procedures in place for requiring certain individuals to report known or suspected instances of child abuse and neglect.

 Regulations

Federal laws such as the Elder Justice Act and state laws throughout the U.S. require certain individuals to report the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly adults. Many states also require certain individuals to report incidents relating to suspected elder abuse and dependent adult abuse.

 Regulations

The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) requires each State to have procedures in place for requiring certain individuals to report known or suspected instances of child abuse and neglect.

 Regulations

Federal laws such as the Elder Justice Act and state laws throughout the U.S. require certain individuals to report the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly adults. Many states also require certain individuals to report incidents relating to suspected elder abuse and dependent adult abuse.

 Requirements

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