Ask Anything on Sidechat | If I tell a therapist that I was abused as a child but I’m now an adult and no longer in that situation, are they still required to report it?

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Ask Anything 1d

If I tell a therapist that I was abused as a child but I’m now an adult and no longer in that situation, are they still required to report it?

Anonymous 1d

Depends on your state laws. I’m in Oklahoma and the law is that if there is someone else in the house that would need to get reported (child, mentally disabled, elderly) then yes. Otherwise no, but check your state laws

Anonymous 1d

I’m just sort of confused by the wording of what mandated reporters are required to report

Anonymous 1d

What would they report?

Anonymous 1d

If it’s already documented, then probably not

Anonymous 8h

In CA at least, if it’s not still happening, even if there’s still a minor in the home, they won’t report it in my experience.

Anonymous

#1 1d

the previous abuse. to my knowledge, mandated reporters in maryland are required to report child abuse regardless of how long ago it happened but I’m not entirely sure if that’s how it works

Anonymous

#2 1d

it’s not already documented😔

Anonymous

OP 1d

that would be a crazy requirement if so. Honestly it may sound like a bad idea but you could try just asking your therapist about the rule. they're not going to lie to you