3 types of reporting laws:
What do places with mandatory laws usually have?
Laws for failure to report
Pros/cons of mandatory reporting
Pros: equal playing field, someone to lame, emphasizes seriousness of crime, can attract clients
Cons: can worsen DV, contradicts confidentiality, fears, unclear when to report, report may go nowhere
Cross Reporting
Veterinarians/other professionals can and should report child/elderly abuse with animal abuse
Some social workers will report animal abuse
Who to call