Mandated Reporter Training

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A mandated reporter who fails to make a report of suspected abuse may be punished by up to 6 months in jail and/or a $1000 fine. A. True B. False

A. True

Following a disclosure of abuse, parents/caregivers may experience feelings of guilt, anxiety, and divided loyalty: A. True B. False

A. True

During the initial phase of therapy, the clinician's primary focus should be on..... A. building a positive relationship with the child B. Assessing the child's history of abuse C. Interacting with parents and family members D. processing feelings related to the abuse

A. building a positive relationship with the child

The written report to the child welfare agency must be completed: A. on the 8572 state form for California B. immediately C. on official letterhead D. the written report is optional

A. on the 8572 state form for California

Which of the following would not be considered a possible behavioral indicator for sexual abuse? A. significant change in school performance B. Curiosity about/exploration of own body C. difficulty concentrating D. sleep disturbances

B. . Curiosity about/exploration of own body

Reactions to Clients that are based, in part, on who the therapist is and what he/she brings to the therapy process" is a definition of ... A. Sensitivity B. Countertransference C. Objectivity D. Denial

B. Countertransference

A mandated reporter that suspects abuse need not report if supervisor feels that the report is not necessary? A. True B. False

B. False

After a child abuse is filed, the children are always removed from their home during the investigation? A. True B. False

B. False

To guarantee confidentiality, mandated reporters are not required to give their names when reporting suspected abuse or neglect. A. True B. False

B. False

When abuse is disclosed, the mental health professional's initial focus should be on.... A. thoroughly assessing the family environment B. Gathering information necessary to make a child abuse report C. Gathering evidence for criminal prosecution D. Determining whether or not abuse occurred

B. Gathering information necessary to make a child abuse report

If you are unsure about whether or not to make a child abuse report, you should.... A. not report B. consult with peers and/or your local child welfare agency C. Ask the child what s/he want you to do D. talk with the alleged abuser to get their side of the story

B. consult with peers and/or your local child welfare agency

A mandated reporter should only report child abuse after they have investigated the concern and determined that abuse or neglect has occurred. A. true B. false

B. false

Which of the following statements about emotional abuse is NOT true? A. It is the most difficult form of child abuse and neglect to identify B. It may result in developmental delay C. It does not need to be reported D. It includes extreme or bizarre forms of punishment

C. It does not need to be reported

Which of the following types of reports must be reported by the child welfare agency to the CACI (Child Abuse Central Index)? A. unfounded reported B. Inconclusive reports C. Substantiated Reports D. all of the above E. B and C

C. Substantiated Reports

after suspecting child abuse or neglect, a mandated reporter must call a child welfare agency: A. within 36 hours B. within 24 hours C. immediately or as soon as possible D. the law does not specify a time frame

C. immediately or as soon as possible

A 13 year old girl tells you that she is having sex with her 17 year old boyfriend. She denied the use of force, stating that she wants to have sex with him because she loves him. As a mandated reporter, you should.... A notify her parents B. ask for his name and phone number so you can verify the information C.. Nothing, the sex is consensual, and both teenagers are under 18 D. Report to a child welfare agency because she is under 14 and he is over 14

D. Report to a child welfare agency because she is under 14 and he is over 14

Barriers to reporting may include A. denial B. rationalization C. fear D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Parents and family members might initially deny that a child has been abused because.... A. the perpetrator is someone they love, trust, or depend on B. denial protects parents from feelings of remorse, guilt, and inadequacy C. denial of the child's victimization may be a way of denying their own history of abuse D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Which of the following behaviors might indicate that a child is being physically abused? A. hostile, aggressive, verbally abusive towards others B. fearful or withdrawn behavior C. apprehensive when other children cry D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Which of the following is a parental risk facto for neglect? a. unemployment B. substance abuse C. mental illness D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Which of the following statements is true regarding child sexual abuse? A. children often deny that the abuse or molest is occurring B. children often disclose the abuse months or years later C. children often manifest nonspecific symptoms or behavioral problems D. all of the above

D. all of the above

During the initial crisis period following disclosure/reporting of child abuse, the mental health professional should:... A. provide support and appropriate reassurance to the child. B. assist the non-offending parent with issues of practical survival, address safety concerns, and provide therapeutic support C. maintain a neutral attitude, avoiding words, gesturers or facial expressions that suggest disapproval or shock. D. all of the above.

D. all of the above.

Which of the following is the strongest risk factor for predicting child abuse or neglect? A. SES Status B. foreign culture C. religion D. none of the above

D. none of the above

Which of the following is concerning for possible physical abuse? A. a bruise on a 2 month old infant B. linear red marks on the cheek of a 4 year old children C. shin bruises on a 3 year old child D. all of the above E. a and B

E. a and B


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