Información en la Base de Datos Estatal sobre Protección Infantil

Explicación Simple

La ley dice que se guarda información sobre niños que podrían necesitar ayuda. Esto incluye datos como sus nombres, dónde viven y si hubo problemas en casa. Así, se puede dar el apoyo necesario a las familias.

Es como tener un álbum familiar donde se guardan fotos y recuerdos importantes. Si alguien ve que una foto muestra un momento triste, puede ayudar a la familia a mejorar esa situación.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Ana, una niña de 10 años, vive en una casa donde hay problemas de violencia. Un profesor se da cuenta y hace un reporte. La ley permite que se guarde información sobre Ana y su situación para que las autoridades puedan intervenir y ofrecerle ayuda.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

23 Pa.C.S. 6336 - Information In Statewide Database (a) Information authorized.--The Statewide database shall include and shall be limited to the following information: (1) The names, Social Security numbers, age, race, ethnicity and sex of the subjects of the reports. (2) The date or dates and the nature and extent of the alleged instances that created the need for protective services. (3) The home addresses of the subjects of the report. (4) The county in which the alleged incidents that created the need for protective services occurred. (5) Family composition. (6) The name and relationship to the child in question and of other persons named in the report. (7) Factors contributing to the need for protective services. (8) The source of the report. (9) Services planned or provided. (10) If the report alleges child abuse, whether the report was determined to be founded, indicated or unfounded. (11) If the report alleged the child was in need of general protective services, whether the report was valid or invalid. (12) If the report was accepted for services and the reasons for the acceptance. (13) If the report was not accepted for services, the reason the report was not accepted and whether the family was referred to other community services. (14) Information obtained by the department in relation to a perpetrator's or school employee's request to release, amend or expunge information retained by the department or the county agency. (15) The progress of any legal proceedings brought on the basis of the report of suspected child abuse. (16) Whether a criminal investigation has been undertaken and the result of the investigation and of any criminal prosecution. (17) In the case of an unfounded or invalid report, if it is later determined that the initial report was a fals