Mandating Reporters quiz

when was the CANRA (Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act) passed?

1980

Who reports when there are two or more mandated reporters who suspect or have knowledge of the same child being abused or neglected?

A single report may be made by the selected member of the reporting team

Culture that is passed down from generation to generation can be defined as?

Aset of beliefs, attitudes, values, and behaviors

you are grocery shopping in the evening after work and you notice a father slapping his son (your student) across the face. what should you do?

Based on what you witnessed, you should make a report of child abuse

Are employers required to report training for Mandated reporters??

Employers are strongly encouraged to provide training for Mandated Reporters

Can mandate reporter make a report anonymously?

No, a mandated reporter is required to give his/her name.

One common myth involving children with disabilities is that they do not have the same response to trauma. Would you consider this a true statement?

No, because children with disabilities suffer from the same difficulties in life that non-disabled children encounter

is a child witnessing domestic violence considered to be a form of child abuse? if so, are you mandated to report and what type of abuse should you report?

No, it is not mandated in this situation, but it can be reported as emotional abuse.

As a mandated Reporter, do you have to have proof of abuse in order to make a report of suspected abuse or neglect?

No, only reasonable suspicion that child abuse or neglect may have occurred

You are working in a daycare. You repeatedly observe a four-year-old boy "humping" and kissing a teddy bear in a sexual way. when you ask him why he is doing that, he does not reply. He has never disclosed sexual abuse. Which of the following are you required to do as a mandated reporter?

Report to local authorities as this is not normal child behavior

A 13-year-old girl tells you that she is having sex with her 17-year-old boyfriend. She denies the use of force, stating that she wants to have sex with him because she loves him. As a mandated reporter, you should:

Report to the child welfare because she is under 14 years old, and he is over 14 years old.

How do you define culture competency?

The ability to understand differences in parenting in cross-cultural situations

When a report of suspected child abuse is made social services staff must determine that the situation meets the legal definition of child abuse or neglect. which of these criteria is NOT correct?

The child is between 1 and 18 years old at the time of the report

What is the purpose of the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

The purpose is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else

How many days may it take for CWS to respond to a report if there is minimal risk to the child involved?

The response may take 3-10 days

You work with a nine-year-old child who has frequent and severe behavior problems. You notice the child is not eating lunch. When you ask why he tells you he got into trouble and is not allowed to eat. e also tells you the last time he ate was two days ago and that he sits at the table while the rest of his family eats. what do you do?

This is cruel and bizarre punishment and should be reported

You are a paramedic and are dispatched to a house for a woman having trouble breathing. When you arrive, you notice a very dirty house with trash, cigarette butts, and dead insects littering the floor. while there, you see a toddler who is pale, very thin, and wearing dirty clothes. what type of neglect is this, and what should you do?

This is general neglect, and you should report to a child welfare agency

How soon after making a reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect should you send a written report?

Within 36hrs

Can I still make a report if I disagree with my supervisor about reporting an incident of abuse?

Yes, I am reuired to report, even if my supervisor disagrees with me

As a mandated reporter, you may be asked to aid in the investigation or receive a subpoena to appear in court. What information will you be asked for in these events?

You may be asked to provide knowledge about the child and/ or family and information about what the child disclosed to you

Can you recognize different forms and red flags of child neglect? Based on what you have learned, which situations may signal signs of child neglect?

all of the above

When you observe an injury you suspect might be the result of physical abuse, which example should you be concerned about?

all of the above

what action would you be required to take if a new mother is screened with a positive toxicology at the time of the delivery of an infant?

if you see signs of maternal substance abuse, you recommend an assessment of the needs of the mother and the child is done

After a report of suspected child abuse and neglect is accepted for investigation, the social worker will complete the investigation within 45-60days. The CWS investigation includes which of the following?

inquiring about injuries requiring medical treatment and assessing the immediate safety needs of the child.

In what events may my identity and the information in the report be disclosed if I make a report of suspected child abuse?

my identitity and information in the report may be disclosed to agencies and professionals involved

which characteristic is NOT a sign of emotional abuse?

when a child is generally happy and social, but lately has been sad

he absence of injury does not mean there is no abuse. Which example is NOT inflicting "[harm" to a child's health or welfare?

when a parent disciplines their two year old and they cry hysterically

when deciding whether to make a report, Mandated reporters often wonder, "what if I am wrong?" "Can I be sued?" "Am I covered by immunity?"

when mandated reporters log his or her suspicions with CWS, they are protected by immunity

you are an employee at a school. A seven-year-old child comes to school with a linear red bruises on his cheeks. he was absent the day prior. when you ask him what happened to his cheek, he replies that he fell while riding his bike. Do you report this injury?

yes, because the injury is concerning for a slap mark

a 12 yr old you supervise talks about his cool uncle that lets him vape. is that willful harming?

yes, but only if giving the child a substance affects his behavior, motor coordination, or judgement, or results in sickness. the uncle is willful harming the child by giving him a substance not appropriate for his age

You are required to report any reasonable suspicion you have of possible child abuse or neglect. Who does the fact-finding about the incident?

you should let child welfare investigators and law enforcement interview the child