Report: Kansas Mandatory Reporting Bill For Clergy Contains Confession Loophole

Another great read suggested by our blog community . . . Here's expert insight into recent legislation that might not help end so many cycles of abuse . . . Here's the word: 

The Kansas House just passed a bill that will make clergy members mandated reporters. If the bill becomes a law, priests who learn about abuse against children—physical, mental, emotional, sexual—will have to report it to law enforcement authorities.

… But there’s a key exception to that rule.

If they learn about the abuse through the act of Confession, they can keep the secret to themselves. That exception removes the teeth from the bill, creating a loophole for abusers. Still, it’s a step forward in a state where priests currently don’t have to report anything to law enforcement. 

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Kansas House passes bill making clergy mandated reporters... but Confession loophole remains

Lawmakers have taken a long-overdue step toward accountability. They're just not going far enough.