This podcast episode explores the laws around the obligation of mandated reporters and their employers to complete training on their obligations to report suspected child maltreatment.

This episode explains what "unsubstantiated" reports to CPS mean, and how mandated reporters can prevent making unnecessary reports of suspected child maltreatment.

In this podcast episode, we explore corporal punishment, and when the behavior is considered child abuse. We look at law in the US, and internationally. We use research to understand the present context, and to forecast changes to policy in the future. This episode is helpful for professional reporters of child maltreatment who struggle with when corporal punishment in abuse.

Have you ever wondered if a child should be left alone? This podcast introduces some of the concepts to consider.

This episode of Making the Tough Call explores the impact that the legal and ethical obligations held by "mandated reporters" has on personal and professional autonomy.  When the law requires certain professionals to make reports to child protective services (CPS) the autonomy of parents and professionals is limited. Learn more about mandated reporting, parental autonomy and professional autonomy, through this 10 minute podcast episode. For more information, including resources, blogs and other podcast episodes, check out the Making the Tough Call website.