Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training for California Exam - Q & A

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Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training for California Exam - Q & A A 5-year old child comes to school with patterned marks on the backs of his legs that look like belt marks. When asked by his teach... er what happened, he says that he fell yesterday. Which of the following is the most appropriate action? Report the injuries to a child welfare agency as they are concerning for abuse. Suggested strategies to help prevent abuse of students by school personnel include: Both, creating a safe environment through close supervision and making policies and consequences for school personnel misconduct clear to staff, students, and parents. School personnel who fail to report suspected child abuse or neglect may be punished by: a. Up to six months in jail b. Up to &1,000 fine c. Loss of license d. All of the above Once a child abuse report is filed, the children are always removed from their home during the course of the investigation. False If the person suspected of or known to have abused a child is a colleague or supervisor of the mandated reporter, the report can be made anonymously. False [Show More]

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