Mandated Reporters - Outcomes Test

Interactive Training

Outcomes

Child Protection Services brings in many other professional and community people to make decisions about whether child abuse and neglect have occurred.
1. True
2. False
Once the assessment is completed, the local child protection team advises Child Protection Services in making the decision whether services are required to protect an abused or neglected child. The child protection team includes community members from many fields.
The county social service agency does not make the final decision about whether abuse and neglect have occurred.
1. True
2. False
The final decision about whether abuse or neglect occurred rests with the Department of Human Services.
Child Protection Services does not get involved if a non-family member (such as a stranger or neighbor) is the abuser.
1. True
2. False
An administrative referral is necessary when the situation falls outside the local social services authority. One such case would be when the report involves abuse by a non-family member. In that case, the report will be referred to law enforcement or another appropriate agency.
A false report (a report that appears to intentionally falsify facts or make a false accusation) will be sent to law enforcement or the State’s Attorney.
1. True
2. False
Intentionally false reporting can be either a Class B or a Class A misdemeanor. It also makes the reporter vulnerable to civil action.
Child Protection Services is not responsible for making the decision to remove a child from the care of a parent or guardian.
1. True
2. False
Courts, law enforcement, and medical professionals are the only entities that can remove a child from a parent or guardian.
Children are routinely removed from the home when abuse or neglect is reported.
1. True
2. False
Unless danger is present, CPS workers try to keep a family together. If possible, the child will remain in the home.

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