Documenting Abuse
Florida laws state specific occupations in Florida – called professionally mandatory reporters – are required to report by law suspected abuse and neglect.
Any such person willfully failing to report such treatment or request therefor is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
For a complete list of mandatory reporters in Florida, visit the Florida Department of Children and Families website:
Documentation guidelines.
