New York – Child Abuse Identification &
Reporting Training Questions And
Answers.
When determining if a child shows indicators of maltreatment or abuse it is important to
remember: - Answer Not to view indicators in isolation
Some mandated reporters connect with children virtually. Which of the following is true? -
Answer Pay attention to non-verbal cues from the child. Does the child's demeanor change
when a particular adult enters the room?
Which is NOT a form of maltreatment? - Answer Poverty
Adverse childhood experiences can have a lasting impact on: - Answer Mandated Reporters
Persons Legally Responsible (PLR) for children
Children
The following are protective factors that can mitigate child abuse and maltreatment EXCEPT: -
Answer Having a robust network of mandated reporters
Research on bias throughout the child welfare system shows: - Answer An over representation
of families in poverty and families of color
As mandated reporters you must use critical thinking when deciding whether to call in a report.
Critical thinking includes: - Answer Determining whether you are legally required to call the
SCR, and if not, determine what alternative options are available
Analyzing that information to separate facts from assumptions
Gathering adequate information about the current situation
When are mandated reporters required to call the State Central Register to report suspected
child abuse or maltreatment? - Answer Immediately
If you are a mandated reporter in a school and a child has been missing from school and the
parents are not responding to the schools attempts to discuss the child's lack of attendance,
Reporting Training Questions And
Answers.
When determining if a child shows indicators of maltreatment or abuse it is important to
remember: - Answer Not to view indicators in isolation
Some mandated reporters connect with children virtually. Which of the following is true? -
Answer Pay attention to non-verbal cues from the child. Does the child's demeanor change
when a particular adult enters the room?
Which is NOT a form of maltreatment? - Answer Poverty
Adverse childhood experiences can have a lasting impact on: - Answer Mandated Reporters
Persons Legally Responsible (PLR) for children
Children
The following are protective factors that can mitigate child abuse and maltreatment EXCEPT: -
Answer Having a robust network of mandated reporters
Research on bias throughout the child welfare system shows: - Answer An over representation
of families in poverty and families of color
As mandated reporters you must use critical thinking when deciding whether to call in a report.
Critical thinking includes: - Answer Determining whether you are legally required to call the
SCR, and if not, determine what alternative options are available
Analyzing that information to separate facts from assumptions
Gathering adequate information about the current situation
When are mandated reporters required to call the State Central Register to report suspected
child abuse or maltreatment? - Answer Immediately
If you are a mandated reporter in a school and a child has been missing from school and the
parents are not responding to the schools attempts to discuss the child's lack of attendance,
