Experiences of Mandated Reporting Among Family Therapists: A Qualitative Analysis

Authors

Melton Strozier, Mercer University
Rachel Brown, Mercer UniversityFollow
Martha Fennell, Mercer UniversityFollow
Jane Hardee, Mercer UniversityFollow
Robert L. Vogel, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow
Elizabeth Bizzell, Mercer University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2006

Publication Title

Contemporary Family Therapy

DOI

10.1007/s10591-005-4039-1

Abstract

Mandated reporting of child abuse by Family Therapists (FTs) has been examined by the authors in two previous studies. The first study found that mandated reporting issues negatively affected FTs’ abilities to maintain a systemic focus. The second study surveyed types and frequencies of negative experiences of FTs with mandated reporting. A 46-item questionnaire was administered to 101 FTs. Results were significant for four of the items. The respondents also provided 116 comments related to mandated reporting experiences. This study provides a qualitative analysis of the written comments of the respondents regarding their experiences with mandated reporting of child abuse.

Recommended Citation

Strozier, Melton, Rachel Brown, Martha Fennell, Jane Hardee, Robert L. Vogel, Elizabeth Bizzell. 2006. "Experiences of Mandated Reporting Among Family Therapists: A Qualitative Analysis." Contemporary Family Therapy, 27 (2): 193-212. doi: 10.1007/s10591-005-4039-1
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