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Public commenters allege child sexual abuse, county staff cite confidentiality and mandatory reporting limits
Summary
Multiple public commenters alleged historic and ongoing child sexual abuse and urged the county to provide clinical screenings; county staff said state confidentiality law prevents public discussion of investigative details and that child welfare agencies must cross‑report allegations to law enforcement and the district attorney.
Several public commenters told the Health & Hospital Committee they believe children in their families were sexually abused and asked the county to provide clinical screenings and to act.
Ben Seed and another commenter described allegations involving a former physician who had worked in county settings and alleged patterns of abuse over…
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