Child Abuse Identification and Reporting: The Pennsylvania Requirement

Identify the basis for reporting suspected child abuse, including having "reasonable cause to suspect" a child is a victim of child abuse.

List the three key components of child abuse as defined by the PA CPSL.

Outline the action(s) a mandated reporter must immediately make if they have reasonable cause to suspect a child is a victim of child abuse, including identification of defining circumstances.

Relate the actions that are NOT required to take place in order for a mandated reporter to make a report of suspected child abuse.

Describe the concept of good faith and how it relates to a mandated reporter making a report of suspected child abuse.

Identify circumstances under which mandated reporters are required to make a report if they have reasonable cause to suspect a child is a victim of child abuse.