Section 11164 Of Article 2.5. Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act From California Penal Code >> Title 1. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.5.
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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.