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Questions answered by the resource:

Links to Washington statutes regarding the abuse of children, including laws on legal protections for abused children, reporting duties, the appointment of a guardian ad litem, temporary restraining orders, children taken into custody under court order, alleged perpetrators, and treatment for abusive persons removed from the home.

• Where do I find Washington laws on child abuse?

• What are the rights of an alleged abuser?

• What are the procedures for protective custody of a child?