When Sexual Intercourse with a Minor Must Be Reported as Child Abuse by Mandated Reporters: California Law

This document provides information on when sexual intercourse with a minor—a person under the age of 18—must be reported as child abuse by mandated reporters (e.g., teachers and health care providers) per California law.

Sex with a minor is reportable in 3 circumstances:

  1. When coerced or in any other way not voluntary
  2. When it involves sexual exploitation or trafficking
  3. Based on age difference between partner and minor in specific circumstances.
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