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1. The California Child Abuse Reporting Law mandates the reporting of child abuse by certain parties.
A. True
B. False
2. Reporting suspected child abuse is always difficult. The difficulty can be minimized by ___________.
A. Being as prepared for the experience as possible.
B. Feeling comfortable with the reporting requirements and the process that is triggered by making a report.
C. Knowing who to call for information.
D. Understanding your role in the process.
E. All of the above.
3. Your local Child Abuse Prevention Council or Child Protective Agency (see Resources) has current reporting law information.
A. True
B. False
4. What is the primary intent of the Reporting Law?
A. To protect other children in the home.
B. To get help for the abuser.
C. To protect the child.
5. The Penal Code defines child abuse. What does this definition NOT include?
A. Neglect
B. Emotional abuse
C. Spanking that is reasonable and age appropriate and does not expose the child to risk of serious injury
D. Aphysical injury inflicted by other than accidental means on a child by another person.
6. The intent of the child abuse reporting law is that if you are a "mandated reporter" you should report abuse when you know or reasonably suspect it has occurred.
A. True
B. False
7. A mandated reporter must report by phone as soon as posslbe and follow up with a written report within 72 hours.
A. True
B. False
8. Which of the following agencies do not take reports of child abuse or neglect?
A. Police or sheriff's department.
B. County welfare department
C. School district police department.
D. Probation department designated by the county to receive abuse reports.
9. When two or more people know or suspect abuse each person is required to report separately.
A. True
B. False
10. What happens if a mandated reporter knows of or reasonably suspects but fails to make a report?
A. He or she may be found guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.
B. He or she may be liable for civil damages.
C. Neither A or B is correct.
D. Both A and B are correct.
11. Which of the following is not one of the four basic areas in which child abuse may be revealed?
A. Environmental problems
B. Socioeconomic status
C. Parental or caregiver clues
D. Physical indicators in the child
E. Behavioral indicators in the child.
12. Which of the following is a physical, environmental indicator of possible child abuse or neglect?
A. Hazardous conditions (e.g., broken windows, faulty electrical fixtures, etc.).
B. Extreme dirt or filth that could affect health.
C. Health risks (such as the presence of rats, feces, no running water, no heat, etc.) or unsanitary conditions.
D. All of the above.
13. Which of the following is not one of the parent/caregiver indicators of possible abuse or neglect?
A. Caregiver is unduly harsh and rigid about childrearing.
B. Caregiver turns to child to have his/her own needs met.
C. Caregiver is often sarcastic towards the child.
D. Caregiver berates humiliates, or belittles child constantly.
E. Caregiver is impulsive, unable to use internal controls.
14. This paper lists several physical indicators in the child for three types of abuse: physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect.
A. True
B. False
15. According to this paper you can spot possible emotional abuse from which one of the following indicators?
A. The child seeks approval to an extreme.
B. You see self-destructiveness (self-mutilates).
C. The child has out-of-control behavior (angry, panics, easily agitated).
D. The child is clingy or exhibits indiscriminate attachment.
16. The best source of information from a child is not what he/she says but how the child behaves.
A. True
B. False
17. Which of the following statements is true according to this paper.
A. A mandated reporter needs to make an assessment of where there are grounds for reasonable suspicion of possible child abuse.
B. A mandated reporter must conduct an investigation in order to determine if a child is being abused.
C. A mandated reporter must obtain training in order to investigate possible child abuse.
18. According to this paper, if a child tells you he/she has a secret to share with you only if you promise not to tell anyone else, you should ________.
A. Make the promise in order to get necessary information.
B. Make the promise and, if the secret indicates; keep it but look for other indicators of abuse you can report.
C. Do not agree to make such a promise because doing so may jeopardize trust later on.
19. In some cases it is good to lead a child to say what they think you want them to say since it may provide evidence of abuse.
A. True
B. False
20. Which of the following is not a recommended question to determine possible physical abuse?
A. What happens when you get in trouble?
B. What do people say or do when they are angry?
C. Does anyone ever get mad enough to hit someone else?
D. Does anyone throw objects?
E. Do your parents hit you?
21. A nonverbal child who is sexually abused will frequently "act out" his/her concerns through explicit sexual play with a doll. This behavior by itself does not mean abuse is occurring.
A. True
B. False
22. Parents who were abused as children always know when they are abusing their child.
A. True
B. False
23. Therapists and other mandated reporters are not responsible for investigating or gathering evidence of abuse.
A. True
B. False
24. Most of the time you should inform a parent/guardian that you are reporting them for possible abuse. In which instances is this not advisable?
A. When the parent exhibits or has exhibited violent behavior.
B. When you believe the parent may flee with the child.
C. When you seems very nervous.
D. All of the above.
E. A and B above.
25. If a child tells you "daddy is doing something mean to me" you should ________.
A. Immediately refer the case to the appropriate agency for investigation.
B. Proceed slowly, ask more questions while maintaining openness about the possibilities.
C. See if you can find one other thing that might indicate abuse and then report it.
26. According to this paper, which of the following is not an internal barrier therapists may have to confront to report possible abuse.
A. Failing to believe abuse can happen in any family setting.
B. Accepting unrealistic explanations for a child's injuries.
C. Fear that reporting suspicion of abuse will damage the client's trust in the therapist.
D. Fear that reporting suspected abuse will lead to the child being removed from the family.
E. Fear of legal action against them if they the therapist are incorrect.
27. Giving parents and children a confidentiality statement to read by themselves and sign can reduce concerns about reporting abuse.
A. True
B. False
28. Most abusers do not want to hurt their children.
A. True
B. False
29. Which of the following statements is not true according to this paper?
A. In abuse situations, the therapist must feel comfortable with his/her own use of authority to maximize safety for both parent and child.
B. It should be made clear to the parent that their abusive behavior is illegal, unacceptable and repugnant.
C. The decision to report suspected abuse should be presented in a firm and supportive manner.
D. Offering a matter-of-fact and caring approach counters the message that the abuse is so repugnant it must be kept hidden.
30. Interventions that do not help the parent or child include which of the following?
A. Threatening to make a report.
B. Abandoning a client you suspect is abusing a child.
C. Telling a client you will let it go this time but if they do it again you will have to report them.
D. A and C above.
E. A, B and C above.
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