Is it considered neglect

Legally, yes it is. Medical professionals are mandated reporters who are legally supposed to report. We see it all too often in the dental field 😞

@Hannah How would you address it to the person? Like should I give them a warning before I be like “I may end up having to report this because I am a mandated reporter”

Mandated reporters (where I am at least) can't say anything to the parent because it risks the parent fleeing with the child and puts the child more at risk. I believe mandated reporters actually can get in legal trouble for saying something to the parent or family before or after the report because it does put the child at risk (I used to work in childcare).

Given the limited information you’ve given, I don’t know what role you play in this scenario. If you’re not a mandated reporter yourself and you’re describing something you’re seeing with a friend or family member you can confront them to try and help the child. It just sounds like a sensitive subject, but it’s for the wellbeing of the child that you are brave and confront them. ❤️

Oops I just re-read your comment saying that you are a mandated reporter. Is this person a friend/family member of yours? Or are they someone you encounter in the workplace? I think if it’s someone you are professionally encountering you’re obligated to call child line on them. If this is outside of work hours, I feel like the lines are blurred and you can use your judgment to see if you can address them privately. I wouldn’t come at it with a threat though, that probably won’t be taken well.

@Kai Ohhhhhhh thank you wow i had no idea. I figured a courtesy call would be appropriate, but that would make sense. Yeah I just feel weird about it but I’m unsure if I’m seeing things clearly. Something to bring up to my supervisors on Monday

@Hannah Is it okay if I send you a quick message? I don’t feel comfortable of course saying more on a public forum but I’m feeling stuck at the moment

Of course!