Author Question: If you report suspected child abuse or neglect and, after extensive investigation, it is determined ... (Read 59 times)

kodithompson · **on:** Sep 11, 2018

If you report suspected child abuse or neglect and, after extensive investigation, it is determined that there is no cause for concern, you
a. are legally protected from liability and cannot be sued for making a false accusation.
b. could be sued for making a false accusation.
c. will probably lose your job.
d. cannot be sure what the consequences will be for you.

Question 2

If you, as a teacher of young children, strongly suspect child abuse or neglect, you
a. should continue to observe the child for a while to determine whether you may be right.
b. talk to the parents to encourage them to change their behavior.
c. have an ethical and legal responsibility to report your suspicions to an appropriate child welfare agency.
d. should not do anything because child abuse or neglect needs to be diagnosed by a professional who is specially trained in dealing with such cases.