750- to 1,000-word paper that discusses the similarities and differences between a counselor's responsibilities as a mandated reporter of child abuse according to federal and state guidelines.

Include a brief reflection that summarizes your findings and provides your reaction. Your reflection should address the following:

1. Do the laws or regulations conflict? Do they support each other?
2. Did anything surprise you about the laws?
3. Is there anything you would change? Why or why not?