Implementing Assembly Bill (AB) 2085: Strategies to Enhance Los Angeles County Mandated Reporters' Decision-Making

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DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
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Los Angeles County Mandated Supporting Initiative
Relevant categories:
Child Abuse/Neglect Child Welfare Community Mental Health Education
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Overview

This tipsheet is intended to help Mandated Reporters in Los Angeles County better understand and comply with AB 2085. It highlights Recommended Decision-Support Steps developed to help Mandated Reporters make more accurate, consistent and equitable reporting decisions. These steps should be utilized together with the Assembly Bill 2085 General Neglect Decision Tree.

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