Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Reporting Sexual Abuse

What are the rules under which a church must report sexual abuse? Is a simple allegation sufficient? If so, must the alleging family give their consent?


Asked on 8/05/03, 2:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: Reporting Sexual Abuse

The laws requiring reporting sexual abuse are new and I am not familiar with them. Please call your county district attorney office and they have a department set up for these questions.

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Answered on 8/05/03, 6:45 pm


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