CDC CDC Child Abuse Recognition & Mandated Reporting 2

Question 1

Which statement about mandated reporting is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Good-faith reports made with reasonable suspicion are protected from liability

Answer

Mandated reporters who make good-faith reports based on reasonable suspicion are legally protected from civil and criminal liability.

Question 2

What information should be included when making a child abuse report to CPS?

Accepted Answer

The child's name, age, address, and nature of suspected abuse

Answer

A complete report includes identifying information about the child, their location, and a description of the suspected abuse or neglect observed.

Question 3

What should a childcare provider do if a child discloses abuse during the day?

Accepted Answer

Listen calmly, believe the child, and report to CPS

Answer

Providers should listen without judgment, reassure the child they did the right thing by telling, and then report the disclosure to CPS.

Question 4

Which type of abuse involves persistent criticism, rejection, or humiliation of a child?

Accepted Answer

Emotional/psychological abuse

Answer

Emotional or psychological abuse includes actions like constant belittling, threatening, or rejecting a child, which damages their self-worth.

Question 5

A childcare worker sees unexplained marks on a child but is unsure if it is abuse. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Document the observation and report their suspicion to CPS

Answer

Mandated reporters are required to report reasonable suspicion, so documenting and reporting promptly is the correct action even without certainty.

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