Reporting Child Abuse/Neglect/Dependency

1.

According to NC Law and CMS policy, which of the following statements is true?

A.

Staff should collect hard evidence before making a referral to the Department of Social Services.
B.

It is the absolute obligation of all employees to report all suspected cases of child abuse, neglect and dependency to the school principal and the Department of Social Services.
C.

Students must be interviewed by a school counselor or a member of the school administration before a report is made.

Correct Answer
B. It is the absolute obligation of all employees to report all suspected cases of child abuse, neglect and dependency to the school principal and the Department of Social Services.

Explanation
Choice one is incorrect because it is not your job to be an investigator (DSS or law enforcement will make those decisions). You are required to report all suspected cases.
Choice three is incorrect because every staff member is a mandated reporter. It actually is detrimental to the case if multiple people speak to a student. Support staff and admin are here to assist you, however it is ideal that the person to whom the child first reported makes the call.

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2.

I can contact DSS by calling...

A.

704-336-2273
B.

Mr. Scott
C.

555-555-5555
D.

Mrs. Lowe

Correct Answer
A. 704-336-2273

Explanation
While Mr. Scott or Mrs. Lowe will always be happy assist you, it is important that you have this number readily availible. Write it down...put it in someplace safe.

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3.

Which of the following is not a mandated reporter?

A.

Teacher
B.

Instructional Associate
C.

Cafeteria Worker
D.

Bus Driver
E.

None of the above, if I receive a paycheck from CMS, I am a mandated reporter.

Correct Answer
E. None of the above, if I receive a paycheck from CMS, I am a mandated reporter.

4.

911 or law enforcement should be contacted...

A.

In every case
B.

Never
C.

This requirement would apply only if the reportable act occurs on campus and is a serious criminal incident.

Correct Answer
C. This requirement would apply only if the reportable act occurs on campus and is a serious criminal incident.

Explanation
It should also go without saying that administration be immediately notified if this situation arises.

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5.

CMS adds what specific wording to it's policies on top of NC state law.

A.

CMS policy requires all employees making a report to testify in court.
B.

CMS policy requires employees to report to DSS all suspected acts committed by an adult that would constitute abuse, neglect or dependency if the acts were perpetrated by child’s parent, guardian, custodian or caretaker.
C.

CMS policy does not add any additional langauge to it's policy.

Correct Answer
B. CMS policy requires employees to report to DSS all suspected acts committed by an adult that would constitute abuse, neglect or dependency if the acts were perpetrated by child’s parent, guardian, custodian or caretaker.

6.

I suspect child abuse, I should...

A.

Wait until I have some free time to make a call.
B.

Wait until the end of the day to make a call.
C.

Call ASAP.
D.

Have someone from the office talk to the child and make a call.

Correct Answer
C. Call ASAP.

Explanation
We must make every effort to call AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Many times, DSS will want to come to school the same day to assess the safety of sending a child home. Because it is ideal that the first staff member who report, we will do everything we can to make this possible.

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