Substance Abuse Counselors

In the United States there are 50 states all of which have passed some kind of law requiring citizens and professionals to report any signs of child abuse or neglect of any kind. Most laws state that if counselors along with other professionals have suspicion of child abuse or neglect has 48 hours to report it. They also have the responsibility to report domestic abuse, and abuse of the elderly. Mandated reporters are required to make a report right away either orally, in person, or by email, and they must follow through with a written report in 72 hours. I live in the state of Arizona, and in this state counselors, including substance abuse counselors are just one out of the many mandated professions that have the right and are required to