Q: Is my apt required to report suspected child abuse under Mandatory Reporting in CA?
For several months since I moved in, I hear a thump then hear a baby crying. I have never experienced the possibility that someone is banging their baby (head?) against something. The baby is helpless. I have not notified the police yet. I have notified the apartment manager and gave them exact accounts. I do not want to be exposed to this and want to leave but at the same time, I do not think I could live with myself not doing something more. Also, I would rather not get involved other than raising concern. I guess I don't know what the right thing to do is or the best way to go about it.
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more info needed.
did you report it to the police?
i don't think there is any DUTY on them to report a baby crying absent other info
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A: You mentioned mandatory reporting. Not everyone is a mandatory reporter. The list is extensive, but generally they are people that work with children or are medical or psychological professionals. You probably don't /have/ to report. Whether you /should/ is not a question any of us can answer. It depends on your honest belief on whether there is abuse going on, or whether it is a loose possibility.
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