Professionals who are legally obligated to report suspicions of child abuse to authorities are called ______.

A) legal specialists
B) health specialists
C) recommended reporters
D) mandated reporters

Mandated Reporters

Individuals required by law to report any suspected cases of abuse or neglect to proper authorities.

Child Abuse

Any action by another individual – adult or child – that causes significant harm to a child, including physical, emotional, sexual abuse, or neglect.

Legally Obligated

Being required by law to perform or refrain from performing a certain action.