If you tell your counselor of abuse or neglect of a child or a vulnerable adult, a report must be made to appropriate authorities. (walkin.org)
Approximately 35 states have statutes requiring clergy to report even the suspicion of child abuse or neglect regardless of the ramifications. (religion-online.org)
Another indicator of future antisocial or criminal behavior is that of abuse or neglect in childhood. (personalityresearch.org)