Many jobs have risks associated with them. Firefighters learn about hazards, receive protective gear, and are trained to anticipate and mitigate job risks. Are Mandatory Reporters (MRs) of child abuse ...

The Catholic Church and federal government reacted vehemently to new legislation in Washington state that requires priests to report child abuse or neglect to law enforcement after learning about the ...

Mandatory reporters (MRs) of child abuse may face risks they are unaware of after reporting suspected abuse. Our 2023 research found that after performing their legal mandate, 27.1% of MRs experienced ...

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Home-schooling is the fastest-growing type of education in the United States, with roughly 3.7 million kids home-schooled last fall, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That's even more than are ...

It was a frigid Sunday evening at the Catholic Newman Center in Salt Lake City when the priest warned parishioners who had gathered after Mass that their right to private confessions was in jeopardy.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and while preventing child abuse is a cause that everyone can rally behind, it is important for the community to remain informed, so we can all do our ...

Teachers, child care providers, and other people who work with children will soon be subject to a new state law governing how and when suspected child abuse or neglect should be reported. The law, ...

SAN DIEGO — What are the responsibilities of a healthcare worker when treating a victim of domestic violence? Under current law, healthcare workers treating a domestic violence victim are required to ...

A report by the embattled professional women’s soccer league and its players’ union said athletes worried that their careers could be ruined if they reported abuse from coaches or others. By Juliet ...