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WA law regarding family child abuse

Asked over 3 years ago - Chelan, WA
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what is the law for family child abuse in washington

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Answered over 3 years ago. Child Custody Lawyer in Seattle, WA.
If you believe someone is abusing a child, a parent has an affrimative obligation to make a CPS refferal, i.e. call CPS and make a complaint -- this also extends to teachers, therpaists and medical practitioners.
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