child abuse and neglect
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It takes a whole village to report child abuse and neglect
Gov. John Hickenlooper added his signature today to bipartisan legislation expanding the list of professionals who by law must report suspected child abuse and neglect. House Bill 1185 adds officials and employees of county departments of health, human and social services to the statutory list of mandatory reporters of child abuse. As we noted in an earlier…
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Stepping up safeguards against child abuse and neglect
Stopping child abuse or neglect hinges in large part on spotting its signs. That’s why authorities say it’s important for professionals who routinely have the closest contact with kids – such as physicians or teachers – to be alert and be ready to report indications a child may have been subject to abuse or neglect. Teachers, health…


