New Abuse-Reporting Rules Now in Effect
Jerry Sandusky inspired new Pennsylvania laws to protect children.
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New laws inspired by the Jerry Sandusky case went into effect with the new year, creating new mandates for the reporting of suspected child abuse.
Teachers, doctors, nurses and even firefighters are among the professionals in Pennsylvania who are required to report suspected child abuse.
Pediatrician Benjamin Levi says it used to be enough for so-called “mandated reporters” to simply tell a supervisor about their concerns.
“It is now required by law that they report directly to the state to ChildLine with a phone call, or through an online reporting tool,” he said.
ChildLine can be reached at 800-932-0313.
