Child and Elder Abuse Reporting for Attorneys

DESCRIPTION: To protect vulnerable members of our society, mandatory abuse reporting laws establish clear obligations for attorneys and other professionals. This CLE provides essential guidance on identifying signs of both child abuse and elder abuse, covering physical, sexual, mental, emotional abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and threats of harm. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of statutory reporting requirements, including when a reporting duty is triggered, how to navigate exceptions, and how to balance mandatory reporting obligations with attorney-client privilege and confidentiality rules. Through practical hypotheticals, this training addresses the complex intersections between professional conduct rules and statutory duties, equipping legal professionals with the knowledge and confidence to fulfill their responsibilities while maintaining ethical obligations to clients. For mandatory reporter attorneys in Oregon, this abuse reporting CLE provides the statutory requirements they must follow. Attorneys in other states will benefit from this knowledge in scenarios where they are representing mandatory reporters, advising clients on reporting obligations, or have suspicions that a child or elderly person may be abused. The presentation emphasizes practical resources, including ethics helplines and reporting hotlines, to support attorneys in navigating uncertain situations. Accreditation pending. Check your Bar website or our list: https://www.clecast.net/accreditation. You will watch a video, be provided materials, and then fill out a certificate of completion should your state require that. Access to this CLE is available for 365 days following your purchase.