Mandatory Abuse Reporting for Attorneys: Understanding Your Obligations and Protecting Vulnerable People

Mandatory abuse reporting laws exist to protect some of the most vulnerable members of our society — children and elderly adults. For attorneys, these laws create real and serious obligations, but they also raise genuinely difficult questions about how to balance reporting duties with attorney-client privilege and professional conduct rules. This CLE cuts through that complexity with practical, statute-grounded guidance on identifying signs of abuse across a wide range of categories, including physical, sexual, emotional, and financial exploitation, as well as neglect and threats of harm. Just as importantly, it walks through exactly when a reporting duty is triggered, how exceptions work, and what attorneys should do when the right path forward isn't immediately clear.

While this program is essential for mandatory reporter attorneys, its value extends well beyond state lines. Attorneys in other jurisdictions regularly encounter situations where clients, witnesses, or vulnerable individuals may be experiencing abuse, and knowing how to navigate those moments with both legal confidence and ethical clarity matters everywhere. The course uses practical hypotheticals to bring the rules to life and connects participants with concrete resources, including ethics helplines and reporting hotlines, so they're never left guessing in high-stakes situations. This training offers the knowledge and tools to act decisively and responsibly when it counts most.

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