In many countries, professionals such as teachers, doctors, and therapists are "mandatory reporters." This means they are legally required to report any suspicion of child sexual abuse to the authorities immediately [5].
: In many regions, the age of the child and the use of force or "position of trust" (e.g., a teacher or relative) can elevate the charge to "Aggravated Sodomy," which carries much harsher penalties, including life imprisonment. Mandatory Reporting
Contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453 .
In many countries, professionals such as teachers, doctors, and therapists are "mandatory reporters." This means they are legally required to report any suspicion of child sexual abuse to the authorities immediately [5].
: In many regions, the age of the child and the use of force or "position of trust" (e.g., a teacher or relative) can elevate the charge to "Aggravated Sodomy," which carries much harsher penalties, including life imprisonment. Mandatory Reporting
Contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453 .
Cedido por: Paulo de Deus
Cedido por: Paulo de Deus