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Bolstered by a year-long reform effort, the California Legislature will soon consider an alternate path. A pair of early-stage bills aim to change how professionals report suspected child neglect. California’s Mandated Reporting to Community Supporting Task Force spent a year looking at ways to reform mandated reporting in California. More than 100 advocates, parents, care...


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Reports of abuse and neglect continue to increase in the United States, while confirmed victims of such maltreatment are at another record low, according to the most recent data published by the federal government. There were nearly 4.4 million referrals to child protective services in fiscal 2023, as reported in 2025, a 3% increase from the previous year’s data. The numbe...


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If a parent is abusing substances around a child, do you need to report it? As a mandated reporter, you may learn of a caregiver’s substance use around a child. From medical professionals who may treat a parent for substance use to volunteers who come into contact with kids in youth activities, sports, or camps, it’s possible you may hear stories from a child or see ...


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Incidents of school bullying, self-harm, and violence, including gun violence, are on the rise, according to a 2025 State of Student Safety Report by Lightspeed Systems. The report findings reveal critical trends in violence, bullying, self-harm, and other safety concerns within educational environments. Key findings from the 2025 report found that violence and self-harm collect...


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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The important observance has connected survivors, advocates, and organizations for over thirty years. Learn more about why Domestic Violence Awareness Month matters and how to get involved. What is Domestic Violence Awareness Month? Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was first launched in October 1981 as a national “Day o...


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