OLERE Mandatory Reporting 2

Question 1

Under Oklahoma law, which of the following professionals is NOT listed as a mandatory reporter of child abuse or neglect?

Accepted Answer

Attorney representing a third party

Answer

Attorneys are generally not mandatory reporters in Oklahoma because of attorney-client privilege protections. Licensed counselors, teachers, and child care workers are all mandatory reporters under Oklahoma statutes.

Question 2

When a mandatory reporter suspects child abuse in Oklahoma, the report must be made to:

Accepted Answer

Oklahoma DHS or law enforcement

Answer

In Oklahoma, mandatory reporters must make reports to the Department of Human Services (DHS) or to local law enforcement. Reports can be made by phone and must be followed up in writing if required.

Question 3

A counselor in Oklahoma suspects that an elderly client is being financially exploited by a family member. Under Oklahoma law, the counselor:

Accepted Answer

Must report to Adult Protective Services

Answer

Oklahoma's Adult Protective Services laws require mandatory reporters to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults. Financial exploitation of an elderly person triggers this duty.

Question 4

What is the standard of proof required before a counselor must make a mandatory report of suspected child abuse in Oklahoma?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable suspicion based on observable indicators

Answer

Mandatory reporting is triggered by reasonable suspicion, not certainty. A counselor does not need to confirm abuse occurred before making a report, only that there is reasonable cause to believe it may have occurred.

Question 5

A client discloses past child abuse that occurred 15 years ago and the alleged abuser is deceased. An Oklahoma counselor's mandatory reporting duty in this situation is:

Accepted Answer

Triggered only if other children may currently be at risk

Answer

Mandatory reporting is focused on protecting children who may currently be at risk. If the abuse is historical, the victim is now an adult, and the abuser is deceased with no risk to current children, a report is generally not required.

OLERE - Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Exam Practice Test

OLERE - Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Exam Practice Test

OLERE Mandatory Reporting 2