Understanding the expansion of social control and helping professionals as unwilling agents of the states: The passing of

Course overview

This course explores mandated reporting and the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, offering important perspective on the historical context of mandated reporting, the rationale for CAPTA, and continuing concerns.  Criticisms include causing children and families harm, family policing through state-mandated surveillance, and disproportionately impacting families of color and families experiencing poverty.  Present day implications are discussed.