False. You can always report the situation to the authorities without any actual proof. I’m no lawyer, but I’m pretty sure my answer is right i’m no lawyer, but I’m pretty sure my answer is right. For example, if I feel like someone I know is being abused, and feel that I should report this to the authorities, then I have every right to without any proof.
It also can be due to depression. people ends up having a hard time and they just don't know what else to do. they end up taking the wrong path and try to hide this pain