About Malinda's Law
Learn about the critical changes JusticeForMalinda Inc. is advocating for in Pennsylvania's legal system to protect children from abuse and neglect.
Key Changes Proposed by Malinda's Law
Malinda's Law aims to implement vital reforms to better safeguard children at risk. The proposed changes focus on four core areas:
- Statewide Law Enforcement Registry: A centralized database of individuals convicted of child abuse, accessible to law enforcement and child welfare agencies.
- Mandatory Visual Welfare Checks: Caseworkers must conduct in-person, visual checks of children’s well-being.
- Cross-County Communication: Improved coordination between Pennsylvania’s 67 counties to prevent abusers from slipping through jurisdictional cracks.
- Accountability for Mandated Reporters: Strengthened consequences for professionals who fail to report suspected abuse.
Take Action for Malinda's Law
Your support is crucial to making Malinda's Law a reality. Here's how you can help protect vulnerable children:
- Raise Awareness
- Share Malinda’s story on social media using hashtags like #JusticeForMalinda and #MalindasLaw.
- Sign & Share the Petition
- Encourage others to sign the Change.org petition for Malinda’s Law.
- Contact Legislators
- Call or email your state representatives and senators urging them to support Malinda’s Law.
- Support the Nonprofit
- Donate to Justice for Malinda Inc. via GoFundMe to help fund outreach, events, and legal efforts.
The Profound Impact of Malinda's Law
Malinda's Law is designed to provide stronger oversight, accountability, and protection for vulnerable children in Pennsylvania. Here's how:
- Stronger Oversight & Accountability: Mandated visual welfare checks and mandated reporter accountability deter negligence and ensure children are seen.
- Statewide Child Abuse Registry: A centralized database prevents abusers from hiding in jurisdictional gaps.
- Improved County Communication: Counties share case histories to prevent tragedies caused by fragmented information.
- Protection for Vulnerable Children: Ensures children in cyber school or homeschooling aren’t isolated from safety nets.
- Public Awareness & Legislative Momentum: Serves as a catalyst for broader reform, sparking bipartisan interest.
Support JusticeforMalinda Inc.
Help us continue the fight for vulnerable children. Your support makes a difference in advocating for stronger child protection laws.