Mandatory reporting policy and its effects: changes in perspectives on child abuse, reporting behavior, and influencing factors among Chinese child welfare social workers

Puntos clave

• Changes in perspectives on child abuse significantly influence reporting behavior among social workers.
• Over time, mandatory reporting policies affect how child welfare professionals approach cases of suspected abuse.
• Assessment of influencing factors highlights the importance of training and awareness in effective reporting.
• Findings suggest enhanced understanding of these policies can improve child protection efforts in welfare settings.