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Reporting child abuse
States differ on whether to require clergy to report suspected physical and sexual abuse of children.
Clergy not required to report
Clergy required to report, with exemption for clergy-penitent conversations
Clergy always required to report

Reporting child abuse


Source: National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information Graphic: Alejandro Gonzalez / Globe Staff, and Boston.com