But, she did not go to the police to report the abuse, but instead speaks to the media about it? Of course she must be believed...I mean, what woman would make up a story about abuse in order to gain leverage over her estranged husband? She said herself she's eating like a bird, poor thing.
A psychiatrist is a mandated reporter of any abuse of children. Laws in all 50 states require a mental health worker to contact authorities if a patient is a danger to him/herself, to others, and/or if the mandated reporter suspects that a known child is being abused.
Perhaps so.I found that in my research also. It seems like early on they were more concerned with violence towards kids; it's too bad 'abuse' covers so many areas.
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catsoup ago
But, she did not go to the police to report the abuse, but instead speaks to the media about it? Of course she must be believed...I mean, what woman would make up a story about abuse in order to gain leverage over her estranged husband? She said herself she's eating like a bird, poor thing.
sore_ass_losers ago
Claims she told a psychiatrist in NY.
catsoup ago
A psychiatrist is a mandated reporter of any abuse of children. Laws in all 50 states require a mental health worker to contact authorities if a patient is a danger to him/herself, to others, and/or if the mandated reporter suspects that a known child is being abused.
sore_ass_losers ago
This would be around 1992-1994, not sure what the laws were back then.
catsoup ago
Looks like the law has been in place since around 1974 with the passing of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA).
sore_ass_losers ago
Perhaps so.I found that in my research also. It seems like early on they were more concerned with violence towards kids; it's too bad 'abuse' covers so many areas.