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A 13 year old girl tells you that she is having sex with her 17 year old boyfriend. She
denied the use of force, stating that she wants to have sex with him because she loves
him. As a mandated reporter, you should....
A notify her parents
B. ask for his name and phone number so you can verify the information
C.. Nothing, the sex is consensual, and both teenagers are under 18
D. Report to a child welfare agency because she is under 14 and he is over 14 - ANS-D.
Report to a child welfare agency because she is under 14 and he is over 14
A mandated reporter should only report child abuse after they have investigated the
concern and determined that abuse or neglect has occurred.
A. true
B. false - ANS-B. false
A mandated reporter that suspects abuse need not report if supervisor feels that the
report is not necessary?
A. True
B. False - ANS-B. False
A mandated reporter who fails to make a report of suspected abuse may be punished
by up to 6 months in jail and/or a $1000 fine.
A. True
B. False - ANS-A. True
After a child abuse is filed, the children are always removed from their home during the
investigation?
A. True
B. False - ANS-B. False
, after suspecting child abuse or neglect, a mandated reporter must call a child welfare
agency:
A. within 36 hours
B. within 24 hours
C. immediately or as soon as possible
D. the law does not specify a time frame - ANS-C. immediately or as soon as possible
Barriers to reporting may include
A. denial
B. rationalization
C. fear
D. all of the above - ANS-D. all of the above
During the initial crisis period following disclosure/reporting of child abuse, the mental
health professional should:...
A. provide support and appropriate reassurance to the child.
B. assist the non-offending parent with issues of practical survival, address safety
concerns, and provide therapeutic support
C. maintain a neutral attitude, avoiding words, gesturers or facial expressions that
suggest disapproval or shock.
D. all of the above. - ANS-D. all of the above.
During the initial phase of therapy, the clinician's primary focus should be on.....
A. building a positive relationship with the child
B. Assessing the child's history of abuse
C. Interacting with parents and family members
D. processing feelings related to the abuse - ANS-A. building a positive relationship with
the child
Following a disclosure of abuse, parents/caregivers may experience feelings of guilt,
anxiety, and divided loyalty:
A. True
B. False - ANS-A. True
If you are unsure about whether or not to make a child abuse report, you should....
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