Child abuse(Chapter 3)

States first adopted mandated reporting laws for child maltreatment in the
a. 1940s
b. 1960s
c. 1980s
d. 2000s

1960s

In what year were all states required to list mandated reporters, provide immunity for those who report in good faith, and ensure reporters confidentiality in order to receive Federal Aid?
a. 1967
b. 1974
c. 1982
d. 1993

1974

Originally, _______ only were listed as mandated reporters.
a. Psychologists
b. Lawyers
c. Police Officers
d. Physicians

Physicians

If you are not a mandated reporter, but you suspect a child is being maltreated,
a. the law does not allow for you to report
b. you have to report to avoid legal consequences
c. you are allowed to report as a permissive reporter, but there is no legal mandate to do so
d. none of the above are true

You are allowed to report as a permissive reporter, but there is no legal mandate to do so

The issue of mandated reporting can be complicated for persons conducting research in the area because informed consent guarantees
a. confidentiality
b. that there is no risk involved in the research
c. that any suspected maltreatment will be reported
d. the researchers are not mandated reporters

Confidentiality

Child abuse reporting laws require that a report be made when you have:
a. reasonable cause to believe maltreatment has occurred
b. strong evidence of child maltreatment
c. at least one witness to the abuse

Reasonable cause to believe

Kathryn, a mandated reporter, must report child maltreatment when she has
a. conducted an investigation and knows the child has been abused
b. reasonable cause to believe the child has been abused
c. several types of evidence pointing to abuse (child's testimony, physical evidence, and corroborating evidence)
d. A vague feeling that something is not right with the child

Reasonable cause to believe the child has been abused

If a mandated reporter fails to report suspected child maltreatment, the most likely outcome is that
a. they have not done anything legally wrong, but they are at fault morally.
b. they are guilty of a felony.
c. they are guilty of a misdemeanor.
d. they cannot be sued for malpractice.

They are guilty of a misdemeanor

Mandated reporters who are found guilty of failure to report suspected child maltreatment can
a. Be fined
b. Be sent to jail
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B

Both A and B

Kayla is not a mandated reporter, but she strongly suspects that her neighbor is abusing her child. If Kayla makes a report, she is a(n)
a. Mandated reporter
b. Anonymous reporter
c. Permissive reporter

Permissive Reporter

What was the ruling in the Landeros v. Flood case where a physician was charged with failure to report child maltreatment?
a. Not guilty by the trial court and guilty by the California Supreme Court
b. Guilty by the trial court and not guilty by the California Supreme Court
c. Not guilty by both courts
d. Guilty by both courts

Not guilty by the trail court and guilty by the California Supreme Court

With regard to training in child maltreatment
a. All mandated reporters say that this was a significant part of their education
b. Most reporters say there is no need for ongoing training once they begin working
c. Most mandated reporters say their training was minimal or inadequate
d. Most reporters feel very well versed on the legal aspects of reporting

Most mandated reporters say their training was minimal or inadequate

Nurses seem most comfortable reporting suspicions of
a. Emotional abuse
b. Neglect
c. Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
d. Physical abuse

Physical Abuse

According to Morelen and Shafer (2012), which type of maltreatment requires special attention in training programs if mandated reporters are to be skilled at recognizing it and reporting it?
a. Physical Abuse
b. Emotional Abuse
c. Sexual Abuse
d. Neglect

Emotional Abuse

The substantiation rate for child maltreatment reports in the United States is around:
a. Less than 33%
b. Close to 50%
c. Nearly 75%
d. Almost 100%

Less than 33%

In what percentage of child maltreatment cases is the case brought to the attention of the authorities by the child being maltreated?
a. 0.5%
b. 10%
c. 15%
d. 20%

0.5%

True/False Mandated reporting laws have not significantly increased the number of reports made to CPS.

False

True/False If a mandated reporter makes a report of child maltreatment in good faith, they are immune from criminal liability.

True

True/False In most states lawyers are not legally obligated to report cases of suspected child maltreatment.

True

True/False Because of doctor/patient confidentiality laws, a psychologist is not legally obligated to report cases of suspected child maltreatment.

False

True/False Black children are reported to CPS at a rate that is twice as high as the rate for white children.

True

True/False Universal Mandated Reporting leads to a dramatic increase in the number of cases reported.

False

Why might a professional fail to make a mandated report of child maltreatment?

Some professionals do not report because they are not confident the report will help the child. Others state that previous contact with CPS was not helpful. Professional counselors may resist reporting out of a desire to protect the therapeutic relationship they have with their client. Finally, many reporters lack the necessary knowledge to be confident reporters.

Why might mandated reporting laws NOT be a good thing?

Mandated reporting laws may not work at preventing the most serious forms of maltreatment. The incidence of child fatalities due to maltreatment has not changed since the mandated reporting laws went into effect. Also, the costs of mandated reporting may outweigh the benefits. Mandated reporting may do more to increase the number of reports and investigations than it does to increase the number of children helped.