Neighbors and authorities said they didn't know 16 children were being held in horrific conditions. How and when should you report suspected abuse?

Many jobs have risks associated with them. Firefighters learn about hazards, receive protective gear, and are trained to anticipate and mitigate job risks. Are Mandatory Reporters (MRs) of child abuse ...

Mandatory reporters (MRs) of child abuse may face risks they are unaware of after reporting suspected abuse. Our 2023 research found that after performing their legal mandate, 27.1% of MRs experienced ...

Home-schooling is the fastest-growing type of education in the United States, with roughly 3.7 million kids home-schooled last fall, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That's even more than are ...

Any University personnel with reasonable cause to believe that a minor known to them in the scope of their work for Northwestern may be neglected or abused is required to immediately report the ...