In most Canadian jurisdictions there is legislation placing a general
duty on people to report the abuse and neglect of children to the
appropriate authorities. This general duty correspondingly applies in
the school context. However, many child protection statutes also place a
greater duty on educators to make reports where they gain information
regarding abuse.
In Ontario, legislative changes effective March 31, 20001, have expanded the duty to report which was previously reserved for persons performing professional or official duties with respect to children to all members of the public. Failure to make proper reports as required by the Ontario Child and Family Services Act (CFSA) can lead to penalties, which may include fines.
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In Ontario, legislative changes effective March 31, 20001, have expanded the duty to report which was previously reserved for persons performing professional or official duties with respect to children to all members of the public. Failure to make proper reports as required by the Ontario Child and Family Services Act (CFSA) can lead to penalties, which may include fines.
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