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Reporting
Child Abuse and Neglect in North Carolina
Second edition, 2003
Janet Mason
162 pages. [2003.04] ISBN 1-56011-455-X. $9.00 (Go to the Juvenile
Law category of the School of Government Publications
Web Site to order a printed version of the book through
the online shopping cart.)
Provides a comprehensive explanation of the North Carolina
law requiring all citizens to report cases of suspected
child abuse, neglect, and dependency. It also describes
the state’s child protective services system. A
useful reference for medical professionals, law enforcement
officials, reporters, child care providers, social workers,
teachers, counselors, principals, and other school personnel,
it may also be helpful as a training aid. Appendixes
include useful sections of the North Carolina Juvenile
Code, elements of criminal offenses against children,
and relevant Web sites and telephone numbers. Also includes
a fall 2003 update, addressing legislation enacted by
the 2003 session of the North Carolina General Assembly,
a recent North Carolina Supreme Court decision, and
recodification of Title 10 of the North Carolina Administrative
Code.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Preface
Part I. Introduction
1. Purposes
of the Reporting Law
2. History
of the Reporting Law
Part II. Key Definitions
3. Significance
of the Definitions
4. The
People Defined: Juvenile, Parent, Guardian, Custodian,
and Caretaker
5. The
Conditions Defined: Neglect, Abuse, Dependency, and
Maltreatment
Part III. Responsibilities and Rights
of Reporters
6. Who
Must Report
7. Deciding
to Report
8. How
to Report
9. Legal
Rights of the Reporter
10. Consequences
of Failing to Report
Part IV. Investigation and Response
11. Social
Services Procedures
12. Review
Procedures
13. Juvenile
Court Procedures
Part V. Role of Other Agencies
14. Schools
and School Personnel
15. Health
Professionals and Hospitals
Conclusion
Appendixes
Appendix A. Selected
Portions of the North Carolina Juvenile Code
Appendix B. Selected
Criminal Offenses Involving Victims Who Are Minors
Appendix C. County
Departments of Social Services
Appendix D. Selected
Web Sites of Interest
Fall
2003 Update: Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in North
Carolina, Second Edition
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