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Physical Assault On A Child In Pennsylvania
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A child may be removed if: They are subjected to physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. Neglect results in insufficient food, shelter, or medical care. The child faces imminent danger due to their environment. A parent is involved in illegal activities that endanger the child.
Types of Assault Charges in PA First-Degree Misdemeanor Assault. The most severe type of simple assault is first-degree misdemeanor simple assault. First-Degree Felony Assault. Second-Degree Felony Assault.
--Simple assault is a misdemeanor of the second degree unless committed: (1) in a fight or scuffle entered into by mutual consent, in which case it is a misdemeanor of the third degree; or (2) against a child under 12 years of age by a person 18 years of age or older, in which case it is a misdemeanor of the first ...
The reporting individual's identity will be confidential unless they choose to tell you. However, there are steps you can take to help your CPS caseworker close your case fast. The bottom line is to cooperate with CPS and show that you have nothing to hide.
Call the local school board or the truancy Dept. There are laws about attending school and they may take it more seriously than CPS.
A mandatory reporter who willfully fails to report as required commits a misdemeanor of the third degree for the first violation and a misdemeanor of the second degree for a second or subsequent violation.
Mandated reporters must provide their name and contact information when reporting child abuse or neglect, but anyone else can make a report anonymously. When you call ChildLine, a trained child welfare professional will take your call and ask for information about what you are reporting.
(iv) An individual 14 years of age or older makes a specific disclosure to the mandated reporter that the individual has committed child abuse. (2) Nothing in this section shall require a child to come before the mandated reporter in order for the mandated reporter to make a report of suspected child abuse.