Deck 11: Mandated Reporting

Question 1

Social workers are mandated reporters in all 50 states.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Mandated reporters must report ALL suspicions of child maltreatment.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

If an investigation does not result find evidence to support a mandated reporter's concerns, the mandated reporter is protected from legal liability by immunity.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Mandated reporters can be held criminally liable for failing to make a report when the law requires them to.

Question 5

Which of the following professionals were the first to be required to make reports of suspected child maltreatment

A) Teachers
B) Doctors
C) Social Workers
D) Child protection workers