Now you know why child abuse, including sexual abuse, of students can occur at such high rates in our public schools. The adults in charge of our schools are never, ever held accountable.
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July 5, 2017
Thank you for your question submission on BCAC’s Mandated Reporter Website regarding failure to report penalties in Maryland.
While there currently is no criminal penalty for someone who has knowledge of child abuse and fails to report in the state of Maryland, you may be subject to professional sanctions by licensing boards depending on your profession. Additionally, according to Maryland Family Law 5-705.2, if an individual intentionally prevents or interferes with someone making a report of suspected abuse (i.e. attempting to obstruct a report), they can be found guilty of a misdemeanor and if convicted, be subject to up to 5 years in prison, or a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
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Sincerely,
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Baltimore Child Abuse Center
2300 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-396-6147
www.baltimorechildabusecenter.org
2300 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-396-6147
www.baltimorechildabusecenter.org
... And based on the leadership hierarchy there may never be one.
ReplyDeleteNever be held CRIMINALLY accountable. They can still be fired and be sued in civil court by the victims.
ReplyDeleteUnion does not let them get fired and legislature has capped damages at $100k. The system is rigged.
DeleteWe have the political equivalent of a "temperature inversion" condition that has people trapped helplessly under it.
DeleteWelcome to the Free State, anything goes. . .
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