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Does Mandated Reporting Apply to Adults?

Marcus Vance • • 7 min read
Does Mandated Reporting Apply to Adults?

Mandatory Reporting to APS
In most states in the US, certain individuals are required by law to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of vulnerable adults to adult protective services. This is referred to as “mandatory reporting.” Some states only require certain professionals to report their concerns.

What are mandated reporters required to report?

A mandated reporter is one who is required by law to report reasonable suspicions of abuse. When should I make a report? Most state law indicates that a report should be made when there is reason to believe that a child has been abused, is being abused, or is in danger of being abused.

Are all adults mandated reporters?

Legislation in all jurisdictions except New South Wales and Victoria requires mandatory reporting in relation to all young people up to the age of 18 years. ... In Victoria, the duty only applies to situations involving children under 17 years of age.

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.