Discussion one: Domestic Violence Class
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• RAINN (Under Search type in “State Law
Database” then choose your state. Click on
“Mandatory Reporting: The Elderly”)
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
• National Committee for the Prevention of Elder
Abuse
Choose a state that you are interested in and respond
to all of the following questions and at least 2 of your
classmates’ posts.
Name of state:
1. Who are the mandated reporters?
2. Who is exempt from reporting (if applicable)?
3. What is the definition of an “adult”?
4. What are the penalties for failing to report?
5. What information is needed for the report?
6. Is there anything particularly helpful and/or harmful
about the manner in which your state deals with
reporting elder abuse and/or abuse against a
person with disabilities?
