Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
Learn about the history, criteria, and mandated professions of reporting child abuse and neglect in the US. As of 2019, all states and territories have statutes identifying persons who are required to report suspected child maltreatment.
A mandated reporter is a person who is legally required to report child abuse and neglect to Child Protective Services in the US. Learn about the origin, expansion, and criticism of mandatory reporting laws, and the statistics by country.
Jessica's Law is the name of a 2005 Florida law and a proposed federal law that aim to protect children from sexual predators and offenders. The law includes mandatory minimum sentences, lifetime electronic monitoring, and stricter registration requirements for offenders.
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
Learn about the federal and state laws that prohibit and punish child pornography in the U.S., and the legal definitions and exceptions of this offense. Find out how the Internet, the First Amendment, and the age of consent affect the enforcement of child pornography laws.
FDLE is a state-wide investigative law enforcement agency in Florida, U.S. It coordinates eight boards, councils, and commissions, and has five program areas: Executive, Investigations, Forensic Science, Capitol Police, and Criminal Justice.
The Parental Rights in Education Act, also known as the "Don't Say Gay" law, is a 2022 Florida state law that restricts public schools from teaching about sexual orientation or gender identity. The law has faced widespread opposition from students, teachers, businesses, and advocacy groups, and has been challenged in court.
Learn about the history, functions, and structure of the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), a state agency that coordinates emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. FDEM is part of the Executive Office of the Governor and reports to the Governor of Florida.