Preventing Child Abuse

One of the most important things society must do is protect the most innocent among us. By all means if you suspect child abuse, call the authorities, immediately.
Authorities pay attention, because the burden falls to you. You MUST be properly trained and yet even then mistakes are made. Sometimes these errors have no consequences, other times we read about another little Nixzmary Brown. I'm all in favor of erring on the side of the child's safety, I just want to present a little caution, a caution I don't make up, I know it happens and is harmful to all involved. Occasionally a misguided or angry child, or a disgruntled neighbor, co-worker, ex lover, ex spouse or other person with a grudge may put out false information of abuse.
This can result in a child being wrongly removed from their home. This can result in as much trauma for all involved as if it WERE child abuse.
I know you can get any child removed from any home with a false report, so authorities please beware and be careful as you do an important and dangerous job.