Mandated Reporting: A Closer Look at a senior Mormon Leader Charged for Not Reporting CSA
"What if you knew about a crime committed against a child and did nothing to report it? Would your silence be as harmful as the act itself?"
Let's take a trip to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where a local stake president found himself at the heart of a chilling controversy. This individual, a mandated reporter under Pennsylvania law, allegedly knew about a case of child sexual abuse since October 2020, yet failed to raise the alarm.
This isn't just a moral failing or a breach of trust. In Pennsylvania, it's a crime. Failure to report such a heinous act is considered a third-degree felony. And let's not mince words here, the potential sentence for this is as severe as it should be - up to seven years in prison.
It's a stark reminder that silence can carry a weight as heavy as the crime itself. It's a reminder that those in positions of power and trust have a responsibility that goes beyond their immediate circle. "The silence of those who should protect the vulnerable often turns deafening, doesn't it?"
OUTLINE:
00:00:00 The Unreported Crime
00:00:59 The Dilemma of Mandated Reporting
00:02:02 The Church's Resistance and The Clergy-Penitent Privilege
00:02:59 The Call for Compliance
Additional Reading
https://bycommonconsent.com/2024/02/01/child-abuse-confession-and-mandated-reporters/
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