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A child must tell you he or she is being abused before you can call the Hotline.
A child must tell you he or she is being abused before you can call the Hotline.
False
A Mandated Reporter is any person required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
A Mandated Reporter is any person required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
True
A Mandated Reporter should ask the child for every detail of the abuse or neglect before calling the Hotline.
A Mandated Reporter should ask the child for every detail of the abuse or neglect before calling the Hotline.
False
After making a child abuse report to the Hotline, the Mandated Reporter must submit a written confirmation of the report within ____________ hours.
After making a child abuse report to the Hotline, the Mandated Reporter must submit a written confirmation of the report within ____________ hours.
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Illinois law requires all Mandated Reporters to call the Hotline if they have reasonable cause to believe that child abuse or neglect has occurred.
Illinois law requires all Mandated Reporters to call the Hotline if they have reasonable cause to believe that child abuse or neglect has occurred.
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Informed decision-making relies on the facts of the situation.
Informed decision-making relies on the facts of the situation.
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It is possible to know all of your biases.
It is possible to know all of your biases.
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Mandated Reporters fulfill their legal obligation by telling their supervisors about their suspicions of abuse.
Mandated Reporters fulfill their legal obligation by telling their supervisors about their suspicions of abuse.
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Mandated Reporters have the right to which of the following?
Mandated Reporters have the right to which of the following?
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Neglect occurs when a parent or responsible caretaker fails to provide which of the following?
Neglect occurs when a parent or responsible caretaker fails to provide which of the following?
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Only negative biases can have negative outcomes.
Only negative biases can have negative outcomes.
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People know all their own biases; they just know they cannot or should not say those beliefs aloud, so they hide them.
People know all their own biases; they just know they cannot or should not say those beliefs aloud, so they hide them.
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Possible indicators of physical abuse include.
Possible indicators of physical abuse include.
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Suspected child abuse and neglect should be reported when?
Suspected child abuse and neglect should be reported when?
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What is the role of a Mandated Reporter?
What is the role of a Mandated Reporter?
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Which of the following are Mandated Reporters?
Which of the following are Mandated Reporters?
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Which of the following is a step to resolving bias?
Which of the following is a step to resolving bias?
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Which of the following is an unbiased strategy?
Which of the following is an unbiased strategy?
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Which of the following may be an indicator of sexual abuse?
Which of the following may be an indicator of sexual abuse?
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Study Notes
Child Abuse Reporting Essentials
- A child does not need to explicitly disclose abuse for a mandated reporter to contact the Hotline.
- A Mandated Reporter is legally obligated to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
- It is not necessary for a Mandated Reporter to gather detailed information from the child prior to making a report.
- After reporting abuse to the Hotline, a written confirmation must be submitted within 48 hours.
Legal Responsibilities of Mandated Reporters
- Illinois law mandates immediate reporting to the Hotline upon reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect.
- Making informed decisions involves recognizing personal biases and assessing situations based on facts.
- Complete awareness of personal biases is not achievable; some biases may remain unrecognized.
Reporting Procedure and Bias Management
- Simply informing a supervisor does not fulfill the legal duty of a Mandated Reporter.
- Mandated Reporters possess rights that encompass protection and anonymity during the reporting process.
- Neglect is defined as the failure to provide essential needs such as supervision, medical care, food, clothing, and shelter.
Understanding Bias
- Both negative and positive biases can lead to adverse outcomes in child abuse cases.
- Individuals do not fully comprehend all their biases; some remain unexpressed or are suppressed.
- Reporting suspected child abuse or neglect should be executed promptly upon forming suspicions.
Identification of Abuse
- Possible indicators of physical abuse should be appropriately recognized and reported.
- The role of a Mandated Reporter includes immediate reporting of abuse or neglect suspicions to the Hotline.
- Indicators of sexual abuse can vary and should be considered in assessments of potential abuse situations.
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Test your knowledge on the responsibilities and definitions concerning mandated reporting of child abuse with these flashcards. This quiz will help clarify common misconceptions and improve your understanding of legal obligations as a mandated reporter.
