Child Abuse (LAUSD)

5 Child abuse may fall under what categories:

A. Physical injuries, sexual abuse, neglect, and willful cruelty/unjust punishment.

12 in an attempt to gain trust and confidence, a perpetrator may engage in physical or non-physical activities directed to the student, student's parents, or other adults with the purpose of developing a sexual relationship with a minor. These activities are referred to as "grooming," and might gradually progress to sexualized behavior.

A. True

I have been fully informed of my individual responsibility to report suspected child abuse as specified by District policy and state law.

A. True

I have received training on suspected child abuse reporting laws and policies, reporting procedures, and my duties as a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect.

A. True

7 Is a school volunteer required to file a suspected child abuse report if he or she has a reasonable suspicion of abuse?

B. No, however, volunteers are encouraged to speak with an administrator promptly regarding suspected child abuse.

All District employees, regardless of work location, are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect, and are required to report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by District policy.

A. True

During a child abuse or neglect investigation, a child protective agency (e.g., DCFS, LAPD) can interview the student victim at school and/or take the student victim into protective custody.

A. True

I have knowledge of the suspected child abuse reporting legal mandates and the District's child abuse reporting procedures, and I will comply with them. I am also aware of the sections in the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, and I understand I can access these provisions as listed on the Child Abuse Awareness Training website.

A. True

I understand that if, at any time during the course of my employment with the District, I make a report of suspected child abuse consistent with the District policy, I will be defended by the District against any actions or claims that may be made as a result of the report and that the District will pay all expenses associated with such defense.

A. True

I understand that reporting suspected child abuse is my individual responsibility and that failing to comply with child abuse reporting laws and/or District child abuse reporting procedures may subject me to professional liability, which may include discipline, demotion, dismissal, and the suspension or revocation of credentials, and criminal and/or civil liability.

A. True

8 When an employee has reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect, a telephone suspected child abuse report (i.e., call) must be made to a child protective agency (e.g., DCFS, LAPD):

B. Immediately or as soon as practically possible.

9 If the employee is filing an emergent (urgent) SCAR (e.g., immediate risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, or that the child is in imminent danger of harm or death), the employee must: A. Call a Child Protective Agency (CPA) within 36 hours and submit the written report to the agency within 36 hours. B. Call a Child Protective Agency (CPA) immediately or as soon as practically possible and submit the written report to the agency immediately or as soon as practically possible. C. Call a Child Protective Agency (CPA) immediately or as soon as practically possible and submit the written report to the agency within 36 hours. D. A and B are correct.

C

9 If the employee has a non-emergent (non-urgent) SCAR to make (e.g., non-life threatening or non-emergency), the employee has an option to immediately or as soon as practically possible report to the Department of Children and Families Services (DCFS) by: A. Calling the parents and warning them of an upcoming abuse report. B. Emailing the parents and warning them of an upcoming abuse report. C. Using social media platforms to warn parents of an upcoming abuse report. D. Using the one-step online "Child Abuse Reporting Electronic System" (CARES) offered by DCFS rather than following the two step reporting requirements (i.e., call a child abuse hotline and filing a follow-up 36 hour written report).

D

If two employees have reasonable suspicion of child abuse:

D. A and B are both correct.

If you have reasonable suspicion of child abuse, you must:

C. File a suspected child abuse report with a child protective agency.

If an employee is the alleged perpetrator, is the mandated reporter employee required to file the suspected child abuse report and immediately inform their supervising administrator of the alleged inappropriate conduct?

C. Yes, because this will ensure student safety.

4 If an employee does not have enough information for reasonable suspicion of child abuse, can the employee ask the student some questions, and subsequently determine reasonable suspicion of child abuse?

C. Yes, this is clarification or inquiry and is appropriate in determining suspected abuse.

11 When an employee has reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect, a telephone and written suspected child abuse report must be made to a child protective agency, such as:

D. A and B are both correct.

6 Sexual abuse includes, but is not limited to:

D. All of the above.

What are some actions an employee should not do?

D. All the above are correct.

In general, how should staff respond to an alleged perpetrator (e.g., parent) who is requesting information as to why a suspected child abuse report was filed?

D. Refer the alleged perpetrator to the appropriate child protective agency.