NY Law to Combat False Child Abuse Reports, Halt Invasive Family Probes
New York has transitioned its child abuse hotline to a confidential reporting system under the Anti-Harassment in Reporting Act, a measure designed to mitigate false and malicious reports that have historically led to invasive family investigations. The new legislation mandates callers provide their name and contact information, ensuring protection for good faith reporters while simultaneously safeguarding families from unsubstantiated allegations.
