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2017 Arkansas Code
Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs
Subtitle 2 - Law Enforcement Agencies and Programs
Chapter 18 - Child Maltreatment Act
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 12-18-102. Purpose
Universal Citation: AR Code § 12-18-102 (2017)
- The purpose of this chapter is to:
- (1) Provide a system for the reporting of known or suspected child maltreatment;
- (2) Ensure the immediate screening, safety assessment, and prompt investigation of reports of known or suspected child maltreatment;
- (3) Ensure that immediate steps are taken to:
- (A) Protect a maltreated child and any other child under the same care who may also be in danger of maltreatment; and
- (B) Place a child whose health or physical well-being is in immediate danger in a safe environment;
- (4) Provide immunity from criminal prosecution for an individual making a good faith report of suspected child maltreatment;
- (5) Preserve the confidentiality of all records in order to protect the rights of the child and of the child's parents or guardians;
- (6) Encourage the cooperation of state law enforcement officials, courts, and state agencies in the investigation, assessment, prosecution, and treatment of child maltreatment; and
- (7) Stabilize the home environment if a child's health and safety are not at risk.
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