NCJ Number
40774
Date Published
1976
Length
44 pages
Annotation
AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROVISIONS OF TWO NORTH CAROLINA LAWS DESIGNED TO PROTECT NEGLECTED OR ABUSED PERSONS: THE CHILD ABUSE REPORTING LAW, AND THE REPORTING LAW FOR ABUSED, NEGLECTED, OR EXPLOITED DISABLED ADULTS.
Abstract
NORTH CAROLINA NOW HAS TWO REPORTING LAWS THAT STRUCTURE AND AUTHORIZE PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR ABUSED OR NEGLECTED PERSONS FROM BIRTH TO DEATH. THIS BOOKLET PROVIDES SUMMARIES OF THE PROVISIONS OF THESE LAWS, DISCUSSES WHO MUST MAKE REPORTS, OUTLINES THE REPORTING PROCEDURES, AND DISCUSSES THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNTY DEPARTMENT RECEIVING THE REPORT. THE NEED FOR COORDINATION TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF BOTH LAWS IS DETAILED. THE TEXTS OF THE TWO LAWS AND A CHART COMPARING THE CHILD AND ADULT REPORTING LAWS ARE INCLUDED....DMC