Legal Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Federal Law that involves mandatory reporting of child abuse
A
CAPTA (Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act)
2
Q
____ (Number) states have some form of mandatory reporting for child abuse.
A
50
3
Q
These 3 types of people are mandatory reporters
A
Physicians, police officers, teachers
4
Q
___ ___ is a law term that gives the state power to intervene against an abusive or negligent parent and to act as the parent of any child or individual who needs protection.
A
Parens patriae
5
Q
____ vs. United States held that a juvenile is entitled to a hearing and access to counsel before transferring to an adult court.
A
Kent
6
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A