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aware of the penalties for failure to report suspected child abuse
Pennsylvania Law
Under the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law, a Mandated Reporter who willfully fails to report suspected child abuse is in violation of the law.
23 Pa. C.S. § 6319 Penalties for failure to report or to refer.
A mandated reporter who willfully fails to report a case of suspected child abuse or to make a referral to the appropriate authorities is subject to enhanced criminal penalties, up to and including the level of a felony.
Penn State Employment
In accordance with Penn State Policy AD72, if any University employee willfully fails to report a case of suspected child abuse, it will result in disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal. If you are a Penn State volunteer and you fail to report suspected child abuse in accordance with Policy AD39, you will be dismissed from the program.
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