Nearly all states have laws that require some individuals to report suspected abuse (such as teachers, healthcare providers, etc.)
In some states, everyone is a mandatory reporter
Utilize the website below to familiarize yourself with your state’s reporting requirements (choose the state that you wish to check and “Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse & Neglect” and the click “go”) http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/state/
