Children: child abuse or child neglect; use of child advocacy centers in sexual exploitation cases; permit. Amends secs. 2, 3, 7j, 7l, 8 & 8b of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.622 et seq.)
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Summary
The legislation amends parts of Michigan’s child abuse and neglect statutes to permit the use of child advocacy centers when investigating sexual exploitation of children. It would affect children who are victims of abuse or neglect and the professionals who handle those cases. The change is intended to improve how such investigations are conducted.
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