A Washington legislator is fighting to change state and religious laws in an effort to protect kids from sex abuse. Senate Bill 5375 would require priests and other clergy to report child abuse ...

A push to require clergy to report child abuse is back. This time, Democratic lawmakers might not be willing to compromise on a point of contention.

Imams, rabbis and priests would become "mandatory" reporters in Washington state under this new bill. Imams, rabbis and ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Members of the clergy would be required, by state law, to report potential cases of child abuse to authorities, under a proposal at the Washington state legislature. Currently ...

The state senator who introduced the measure says she cannot ‘stomach any argument about religious freedom being more ...

A bill before Washington state lawmakers aims to prevent abuse in youth sports by making coaches mandatory reporters of abuse ...

A Democratic-led effort to require clergy members in Washington to report child abuse or neglect, even when it is disclosed in confession, is moving closer to being voted on in ...

Two Democratic state lawmakers are trying again to require clergy members in Washington to report child abuse or neglect, including when it is disclosed to them by a congregant during confession.

There are multiple ways Marylanders can anonymously report suspected child abuse or neglect. These include a state hotline, 1-800-917-7383.