I think you have some good points, BlackCat, and I don't totally disagree with you (btw, I LOVE debating stuff like this too
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I think my main concern lies in the public perception of the whole case -- how it's boiled down in the media. My experiences with child protection over the past year (which I can't detail, although I wish I could!), have really brought this whole issue home.
I'm convinced that the outcome of this whole thing will be less reporting for fear of fines, and therefore, more families will go without the intervention they need
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