Religion

some percentage of victims confess their "sin" to their confessor. That, too, is never reported, under the current system. Many child victims of sexual abuse feel intense guilt, blaming what happened on themselves. This is often taught to them by their abuser. Some confess to another priest, who is bound not to reveal what he has learned.

Your point is not made.

Mandated reporters do not have to have actual proof of abuse. If they suspect abuse, they are supposed to report it and let the authorities investigate. I was once involved in such a situation. A 10-year-old girl who was a regular at a library where I volunteered exhibited some of the behaviors typical of sexual abuse victims. I reported what I had observed to the head librarian, who was a mandatory reporter. An investigation took place and the girl's abuser, her stepfather, was prosecuted. At the time, I was not considered a mandatory reporter, as a mere volunteer, but I often interacted with the children who used the library.