The Trump administration has launched an investigation into the law, calling it "anti-Catholic." The bishops say it would force them to break their oaths.
I don’t know if this is a good solution to the church’s sexual abuse situation. But I think its important to be right about the facts when talking about what actions are to be taken during child sexual assault.
Here is a list of mandatory reporters in Washington state.
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/mandatory-and-permissive-reporters
I don’t know if this is a good solution to the church’s sexual abuse situation. But I think its important to be right about the facts when talking about what actions are to be taken during child sexual assault.