Failure to report child abuse major issue
October 11, 2017 — Kaitlyn Neff, Times West Virginian
SHIELD hosted a community panel at Fairmont State University bringing together survivors, prosecutors, law enforcement, medical professionals, and advocates to address barriers to reporting child abuse and emphasize proper response. Speakers highlighted alarming local and statewide trends, the link between substance abuse and child maltreatment, the role of mandatory reporters, and the critical importance of believing and protecting children.
