CLEE Mandated Reporting 3

Question 1

Under California Tarasoff law (Civil Code §43.92), a therapist's duty to warn is triggered by a patient's threat toward:

Accepted Answer

A reasonably identifiable third-party victim

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Any member of the general public

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Only immediate family members

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Only the therapist themselves

Question 2

A patient discloses that they were abused as a child but the abuse ended years ago and the perpetrator is now deceased. The therapist's reporting obligation is:

Accepted Answer

No current reporting obligation since the perpetrator is deceased and there is no ongoing risk

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Must report immediately regardless of timing

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Must report to law enforcement within 36 hours

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Must consult with a supervisor before deciding

Question 3

Regarding the duty to report under CANRA, a therapist's suspicion of child sexual abuse must be reported:

Accepted Answer

Regardless of whether the child has made a direct disclosure

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Only after obtaining the child's direct disclosure

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Only when physical evidence is present

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Only when the perpetrator is a family member

Question 4

When a mandated reporter suspects that a child is being abused by someone outside the family, who should receive the report?

Accepted Answer

Child Protective Services and/or law enforcement

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Only the school principal or administrator

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The child's parents or guardians

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The California Department of Health

Question 5

In California, which of the following situations requires a mandated report of child abuse?

Accepted Answer

A parent describes intentionally burning a child as discipline

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A child says they got a bruise falling off their bike

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A child expresses sadness about their parents divorcing

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A teenager admits to recreational marijuana use

Question 6

A therapist is uncertain whether a situation constitutes reportable child abuse. Under CANRA, the therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Report if they have reasonable suspicion, as the threshold is low

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Wait until they are certain before making any report

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Consult with a supervisor and only report if the supervisor agrees

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File a report only if the child asks them to