title: The dilemma of anonymous reporting in child protective services.
abstract: Anonymous reports are routinely accepted for investigation as part of a nationwide effort to counteract child abuse and neglect. However, these reports pose practical difficulties for investigators and frequently prove false. The authors discuss the results of their study of anonymous reporting in one catchment area, which has implications for risk assessment and legislative and administrative changes in child protection services policy.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents; D012947:Social Work; D014342:Truth Disclosure