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Mandated Reporter

Definition

A professional designated by law as legally obligated to report suspected child abuse to authorities. Dentists and dental hygienists are mandated reporters in most common-law jurisdictions, giving them a formal role in the abuse detection chain.

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  • Bite Marks in Abuse and Neglect CaseworkA professional designated by law as legally obligated to report suspected child abuse to authorities. Dentists and dental hygienists are mandated reporters in...

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