Mandated Child Abuse Reporting for Educators
In a school district, the types of positions that are considered to be mandated reporters include
All of the Above
The types of abuse that must be reported include
All of the above
A report of suspected child abuse can be made to which of the following?
Any of the Above
The law that requires child abuse reporting is the:
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
A mandated reporter's duty is to investigate suspected child abuse.
False
Under the law, individuals who are required to report suspected child abuse are called
Mandated reporters
Abusers might be from the child's home, a relative, another child, a stranger, or an employee of the school district.
True
After making a telephone report, a written report must be made within 36 hours.
True
As a public school employee, you are among those people in the best positions to ensure that children are not victims of abuse or neglect.
True
Injuries caused by two children fighting during a mutual altercation do not fall under the law as being "reportable".
True
Mandated reporters have immunity from criminal or civil liability for any report required under the law.
True
School teachers, principals, counselors, nurses, and other school personnel play a critical role in the early detection of child abuse.
True
Some indications of neglect are that the child appears malnourished and the child is always dirty or inadequately dressed for the weather.
True
The Human Trafficking Prevention and Education and Training Act allows school districts to provide education to students on abuse, sexual abuse, and human trafficking (a parent may excuse their child from this education).
True
The mandated reporter's identity is confidential and may only be disclosed to specified persons and agencies.
True
The report must be made:
When the mandated reporter knows of or reasonably suspects abuse or neglect.
Indications of sexual abuse include:
b and c
"Reasonable suspicion" does not require
both a and b are correct
Failure to report as required is punishable
by six months' confinement in the county jail or by a fine of one thousand dollars or by both
The law defines a mandated reporter by ___________________________
the position he or she holds