By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire The tragedy which has engulfed Penn State and forced the retirement of Joe Paterno has also generated an opportunity to discuss what is legally required of someone who, like Mike McQueary, finds themselves in the unfortunate, uncomfortable, and infuriating situation following the discovery of suspected child abuse. My previous article on … Continue reading Penn State Scandal: If I Report Child Abuse, Can I Lose My Job? Am I Protected in Any Way?
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Heart of the Penn State Scandal: 23 Pa.C.S. § 6311 – Persons Required to Report Suspected Child Abuse and § 6313 – Reporting Procedure
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire The current scandal engulfing Penn State raises a lot of difficult questions. These questions include: Who knew what? Who did what? and What were the persons involved required to do - both morally and legally? The answer to the question of what they were legally required to do is found … Continue reading Heart of the Penn State Scandal: 23 Pa.C.S. § 6311 – Persons Required to Report Suspected Child Abuse and § 6313 – Reporting Procedure
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