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What Is CANRA?

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 by Stacie L. Patterson

CANRA is an acronym for the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.  Pursuant to it, each "mandatory reporter" is required to make a report whenever, in the scope of his/her employment or professional capacity, s/he observes a child who s/he reasonably suspects has been the victim of child abuse or neglect (including accusations of molestation or sexual assault against a child).  Even if the report is ultimately found to be unsubstantiated, the report can result in the suspected child abuser's name being listed on California's Child Abuse Central Index (CACI).

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Posted at 21:31 PM
Topic: Sex Crimes
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