title: Reasonable cause: a qualitative study of mandated reporting.
abstract: Forty-nine volunteers (29 therapists and 20 child protection workers) were interviewed regarding their experiences with mandated reporting. The results indicated widespread disagreement between the groups about the nature of appropriate reports, the requirements of the law, and the process designed to protect children and help families.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, State University of New York at Buffalo 14620, USA.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Deisz
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Doueck
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: George
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002655:Child Custody / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009518:New York; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012947:Social Work / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence