Professional beliefs, values, and experiences that may influence mandated reporting Supplemental Slides, 2009 E. VanBergeijk, Dean, NYIT

• Professional beliefs, values, and experiences that may influence mandated reporting Supplemental Slides, 2009 E. VanBergeijk, Dean, NYIT

• The belief that one needs proof or evidence of abuse to make a report is one of the most frequently cited false beliefs about the reporting law

• Many professionals fear and erroneously believe that reporting child maltreatment will destroy the therapeutic relationship

• Prior negative professional experiences and negative press can affect a person’s willingness to report