Mandatory Reporting in Alabama Schools

Mandatory Reporting in Alabama Schools

According to Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention, the legal definition of child abuse is “harm or threatened harm to a child’s health or welfare.” The law goes on to state that this harm “can occur through non-accidental physical or...
Mandatory Reporting: What the Law Means

Mandatory Reporting: What the Law Means

A teacher’s job extends far beyond classroom instruction. As a teacher, you must ensure the safety and welfare of your students. This can sometimes be tricky, especially when it concerns the possible circumstances of a student’s home life. Sometimes, the only way a...