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zombieinferno t1_j5avhob wrote

In case anyone is not aware, this is common sense and up to this point the failure to include clergypersons has been a serious oversight.

The following individuals already fall under mandatory reporting laws in Washington:

  • Medical practitioners
  • Nurses
  • Dentists
  • Social service counselors/therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Medical examiners
  • Pharmacists
  • School personnel
  • Child care providers
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Juvenile probation officers
  • Corrections employees
  • DSHS employees
  • DCYF employees
  • Placement and liaison specialists
  • Responsible living skills program staff
  • HOPE center staff
  • State family and children's ombudsman
  • Any volunteer in the ombudsman's office
  • Adults residing with child suspected to have been severely abused
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freckledtabby t1_j5cend0 wrote

Does it include when the clergy abuses children?

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littleblackcar OP t1_j5cg518 wrote

Clergy are not mandatory reporters under current WA state law. That’s why we need to contact our legislators to ask them to pass these bills when they come up for a vote!

Use the links below to leave a brief comment in support of these bills for your representatives:

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freckledtabby t1_j5d170h wrote

Thank you, I'll read the links. I was confused if they had to report possible abuse by churchgoers only, or clergy abusing churchgoers. Of course it should be any and all. -thanks again

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