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Legal Process for ReportingSuspected Child Abuse (JUS 377)

Term: 2016-2017 Fall

Faculty

John F. Howard Jr. J.D.
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Schedule

Fri, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (9/30/2016 - 9/30/2016) Location: CAMB CA01 214
Sat, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (10/1/2016 - 10/1/2016) Location: CAMB CA01 206

Description

This course will cover the Massachusetts child abuse and neglect reporting law and regulations implementing that law. Students will learn the elements of law pertaining to what legally constitutes abuse, the responsibilities of mandated reporters in reporting suspected child abuse and neglect, what happens once a report is filed, and the laws governing child protection services.