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Last updated on Wednesday, November 9, 2011
(UNDATED) - High-profile cases like the one developing out of Penn State serve as important reminders when it comes to child abuse reporting laws and child abuse prevention.
Under Indiana law, any individual who has a reason to believe a child is a victim of abuse or neglect must report it by either calling police or placing an anonymous call to the state's Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-800-8556.
Failing to report carries a penalty.
In November 2010, a 16-year-old Muncie Central High School student was raped in a school bathroom. The principal never called police. Someone else did, and an arrest was made. The principal was later charged with failing to report child abuse . Under Indiana law, any individual who has a reason to believe a child is a victim of abuse or neglect must report it by either calling police or placing an anonymous call to the state's Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-800-85556. Failing to report carries a penalty.
In November 2010, a 16-year-old Muncie Central High School student was raped in a school bathroom. The principal never called police. Someone else did, and an arrest was made. The principal was later charged with failing to report child abuse .
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