Abstract
Being a mandated reporter is often the first point of contact a layperson or even a professional may have with the child protection system. In the United States, 18 states require any person who suspects child abuse or neglect to report, regardless of profession. A number of largely rural states fall into this category.
Citation
Pollack, Daniel and Stone-Burnett, Erika. (October 1, 2020). Unique challenges of universal mandated reporting of rural child abuse. Rural Health Voices Blog.
*This is constructed from limited available data and may be imprecise.