Mandated Reporting through the Lens of Racial & Social Justice: Ethical and Clinical Considerations

For over 50 years, various professionals have been required by law to report suspicions of child maltreatment as “mandated reporters”. More recently, reporting responsibilities have expanded for some to include suspicions of elder abuse. In this course, Dr. Krase explores the role of mandated reporting by mental health professionals through the lens of racial & social justice.

In this intermediate level course, Dr. Kruase provides an exploration of the original intent of mandated reporter laws juxtaposed with the evolution of the legal responsibility, and resulting disproportionalities in the current system. As society grapples with the role that criminal and quasi-criminal systems have played in poor outcomes for communities of color, it is vital that we explore the role that individual reporters play in this process. This course provides a framework for professionals to place their role in context, with the goal of furthering racial and social justice for all. Content is taken from a webinar and is provided in video, audio, and text format.