YPT Reporting Procedures 2

Question 1

When a youth discloses abuse to you, what should you do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Remain calm and listen without judgment

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Immediately call law enforcement

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Tell the youth's parents right away

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Document the incident in writing before doing anything else

Question 2

Which statement best describes a mandated reporter's obligation regarding proof of abuse?

Accepted Answer

They only need reasonable suspicion to make a report

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They must have physical evidence before reporting

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They must be certain abuse occurred before reporting

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They should investigate thoroughly before contacting authorities

Question 3

If a child recants (takes back) an abuse allegation after you have already reported it, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Contact authorities to update them about the recantation

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Retract your report with child protective services

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Assume the original report was false and take no further action

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Encourage the child to maintain the original story

Question 4

In most US states, failure to report suspected child abuse as a mandated reporter can result in:

Accepted Answer

Criminal charges or civil liability

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A formal reprimand from your organization only

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Mandatory retraining with no further consequences

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Removal from your volunteer position only

Question 5

What does 'two-deep leadership' mean in the context of youth protection reporting?

Accepted Answer

No adult should be alone with a youth without another adult present

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Two adults must co-sign any abuse report

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Two separate reports must be filed for each incident

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Two supervisors must approve a report before it is submitted

Question 6

A youth tells you something that suggests abuse but asks you to keep it secret. You should:

Accepted Answer

Explain that you care about them and cannot keep this secret

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Honor the secret to maintain the youth's trust

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Promise confidentiality and then report anonymously

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Wait to see if the youth brings it up again before acting

Question 7

Which of the following should NOT be included when making an initial abuse report to authorities?

Accepted Answer

Your opinion about who is guilty

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The child's name and age

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The nature of the suspected abuse

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The child's location and contact information