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California Penal Code Section 11164

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(a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
   (b) The intent and purpose of this article is to protect children
from abuse and neglect.  In any investigation of suspected child
abuse or neglect, all persons participating in the investigation of
the case shall consider the needs of the child victim and shall do
whatever is necessary to prevent psychological harm to the child
victim.

Last modified: January 12, 2009