Obligación de reportar abusos a menores en Carolina del Norte

Explicación Simple

Si ves que un niño está en problemas o ha sido lastimado, debes avisar a la policía. Esto ayuda a proteger al niño y a que se tomen medidas para ayudarlo.

Es como cuando ves que un amigo se está ahogando en la piscina. Tienes que saltar al agua y pedir ayuda, porque dejarlo solo no es una opción.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que María, de 16 años, ve que su vecino, un niño de 10 años, es golpeado por un adulto. María sabe que debe llamar a la policía de inmediato para que ellos puedan ayudar al niño y asegurarse de que esté a salvo.

Penalidades

No reportar puede resultar en un cargo de delito menor de Clase 1.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

shall immediately report the case of that juvenile to the appropriate local law enforcement agency in the county where the juvenile resides or is found. The report may be made orally or by telephone. The report shall include information as is known to the person making it, including the name, address, and age of the juvenile; the name and address of the juvenile's parent, guardian, custodian, or caretaker; the name, address, and age of the person who committed the offense against the juvenile; the location where the offense was committed; the names and ages of other juveniles present or in danger; the present whereabouts of the juvenile, if not at the home address; the nature and extent of any injury or condition resulting from the offense or abuse; and any other information which the person making the report believes might be helpful in establishing the need for law enforcement involvement. The person making the report shall give his or her name, address, and telephone number. (c) Penalty. - Any person 18 years of age or older, who knows or should have reasonably known that a juvenile was the victim of a violent offense, sexual offense, or misdemeanor child abuse under G.S. 14-318.2, and knowingly or willfully fails to report as required by subsection (b) of this section, or who knowingly or willfully prevents another person from reporting as required by subsection (b) of this section, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (d) Construction.