Information About Laws Impacting Adolescent Health Care Access in California

CHILD ABUSE REPORTING

“Mandated reporters” are required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Who is a mandated reporter? What is “reportable” abuse? The tools on this page help explain the legal responsibility of health care providers to report abuse under California law.

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When Sexual Intercourse is Deemed Child Abuse in California: In California, health care practitioners are mandated to report any reasonable suspicion of child abuse. This comprehensive chart explains when sexual intercourse with a minor is reportable as child abuse. (Current. Updated 2017)

TOOLS

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) – Reporting Rules for Mandated Reporters: This document summarizes key parts of the reporting requirements so that mandated reporters can understand their obligations. (Last updated 2020)

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) – Tele-Services and Reporting: This document addresses mandated reporting rules when providing telemedicine, teletherapy or tele-education. (Last updated 2020)

Reporting Teen Dating Violence in California – A Guide to Confidentiality and Reporting Laws in California: This document provides an overview of the pertinent federal and state confidentiality and reporting laws that apply when adolescents disclose dating  violence in a medical setting. (Last updated 2010) 

 

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