Module 1.4

Question 1

3 types of reporting laws:

Answer 1

1. Mandatory
2. Voluntary
3. No laws

Question 2

What do places with mandatory laws usually have?

Answer 2

Laws for failure to report

Question 3

Pros/cons of mandatory reporting

Answer 3

Pros: equal playing field, someone to lame, emphasizes seriousness of crime, can attract clients
Cons: can worsen DV, contradicts confidentiality, fears, unclear when to report, report may go nowhere

Question 4

Cross Reporting

Answer 4

Veterinarians/other professionals can and should report child/elderly abuse with animal abuse
Some social workers will report animal abuse

Question 5

Who to call

Answer 5

1. Law enforcement
2. Animal control/services
3. Municipal shelter
4. SPCA/Humane society
5. Department of Agriculture