Another_One1
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I know it was her because I saw the written report sent in. Her handwriting, and her name were on it. It was 100% her.
No I did not loose my job, but I have been falsly accused of something that the accuser knows to be false. By definition that is libel, slander.
Actually, those reports are not your business. Anonymity exists so people can report abuse of children without fear of reprisal. Child services has to investigate all reports. You haven't been harmed by a single report.I looked at the report that was all of my business, yes. It was not a phone call, it was a mailed-in report. And yes, she specifically named me, as well as my husband.
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I know it was her because I saw the written report sent in. Her handwriting, and her name were on it. It was 100% her.
No I did not loose my job, but I have been falsly accused of something that the accuser knows to be false. By definition that is libel, slander.
Now, i find it a tad bit odd anyone would write a letter to report abuse. But then i've heard of some stupid things. Wouldn't the social worker receive some heat for allowing an unauthorized person to view confidential information?Reports made to Child Services are considered "privileged" and cannot form the basis of a defamation action.
This privilege, or immunity from suit, is granted to all people who make reports to Child Protective Services (and to the police) so that people will not be afraid to report what they hear, see or suspect for fear that they may be wrong and may be sued as a result. These reports to CPS are not considered true statements of fact. CPS must investigate what is reported to determine whether a claim that is made has merit or whether it does not.
In your case, the Child Service investigator determined the report had no merit. It ends there.
By the way, these reports are confidential. I am surprised you were able to identify with certainty the person who reported you.