Today, the physicians, psychologists, and social workers at the Kempe Center are conflicted about this history. Some faculty members, including doctors who specialize in child abuse, strongly defend mandatory reporting laws and Kempe’s legacy, and say that without them, abuse would continue to be pervasive and ignored. Lisa Merkel-Holguin, MSW, and Colleen Gibley-Reed, MSW, LCSW are quoted in the article.
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