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12-18-102. Purpose.
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12-18-102. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to:
(1) Provide a system for the reporting of known or suspected child maltreatment;
(2) Ensure the immediate screening, safety assessment, and prompt investigation of reports of known or suspected child maltreatment;
(3) Ensure that immediate steps are taken to:
(A) Protect a maltreated child and any other child under the same care who may also be in danger of maltreatment; and
(B) Place a child whose health or physical well-being is in immediate danger in a safe environment;
(4) Provide immunity from criminal prosecution for an individual making a good faith report of suspected child maltreatment;
(5) Preserve the confidentiality of all records in order to protect the rights of the child and of the child's parents or guardians;
(6) Encourage the cooperation of state law enforcement officials, courts, and state agencies in the investigation, assessment, prosecution, and treatment of child maltreatment; and
(7) Stabilize the home environment if a child's health and safety are not at risk.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 12-18-102
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12-18-102. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to:
(1) Provide a system for the reporting of known or suspected child maltreatment;
(2) Ensure the immediate screening, safety assessment, and prompt investigation of reports of known or suspected child maltreatment;
(3) Ensure that immediate steps are taken to:
(A) Protect a maltreated child and any other child under the same care who may also be in danger of maltreatment; and
(B) Place a child whose health or physical well-being is in immediate danger in a safe environment;
(4) Provide immunity from criminal prosecution for an individual making a good faith report of suspected child maltreatment;
(5) Preserve the confidentiality of all records in order to protect the rights of the child and of the child's parents or guardians;
(6) Encourage the cooperation of state law enforcement officials, courts, and state agencies in the investigation, assessment, prosecution, and treatment of child maltreatment; and
(7) Stabilize the home environment if a child's health and safety are not at risk.
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