Recently read the editorial below in the Connecticut Law Tribune.
Source: News Media Should Be Helpful to DCF
Calls to the DCF Hotline continue to increase. However, does that metric mean that mandated reporters are more aware of their responsibilities to protect children?
The Choate case says no.
On the other hand, I get plenty of phone calls from disgruntled parents who are upset with a mandated reporter who overreacted and called DCF too quickly.