Which legislation requires professionals to report concerns of neglect or abuse to appropriate state agencies?

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If therapists have reasons to suspect that children, elderly adults, or incapacitated adults are being abused, neglected (including self-neglect), or exploited, they may be legally required to make a report and provide relevant information to the appropriate state department. The legal requirement is called mandatory reporting.

Which Legislation Requires Professionals to Report Concerns of Neglect or Abuse