An employee having contact with children shall be required to obtain certifications every ______ months
30
60
42
24
What is the primary purpose of general protective services?
To protect the rights and welfare of children so they have an opportunity for healthy growth and development.
When a report of a suspected child abuse is determined to be an unfounded report, the information concerning that report shall be maintained for a period of ____ year(s).
9
4
3
1
Making a report to law enforcement or the county agency shall not constitute an offense provided that the report was made in good faith effort to comply with the requirements of mandated reporting.
True
False
What is the consequence of willfully failing to report suspected child abuse and neglect?
one week of suspension at work
misdemeanor of the 2nd degree
36 hours of community service
felony of the 3rd degree
*BONUS* What is the toll-free number that anyone can use to report suspected child abuse or neglect in Pennsylvania?
1-800-932-0313
A written report of suspected child abuse does not need to include what?
Name and relationship of each individual responsible
Contact information of person making the report
Height and weight of each subject
Where the abuse occurred
How long does the department have to comply with certification requests?
72 hours
30 days
14 days
10 days
What is a risk assessment?
A commonwealth-approved systematic process that assesses a child's need for protection or services based on the risk of harm to the child.
A mandated reporter shall immediately make an ____ report of suspected child abuse to the department via the statewide toll-free number.
Oral
If within 30 days from the date of an initial report, the county agency has not investigated the report and informed the department that the report is an indicated report or an unfounded report, the report is determined to be ________
Founded
How long does a county agency have to investigate an initial report of suspected child abuse?
42 hours
72 hours
30 days
60 days
A person who is required to report suspected child abuse
Mandated reporter
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