American Orthodox Rabbis Say: Report!
I am so glad to read this report about a list of American Haredi rabbis who have publicly signed on to a statement that halacha requires reporting to the secular authorities in cases where there is a reasonable suspicion of child abuse. It seems that authoritative opinions are shifting – or at least becoming more vocal – such that the idea of “handling it internally” is increasingly being recognized as a futile and improper approach.
