Mandatory Reporting

Question 1

A child under 18 who is physically, sexually, emotionally abused or neglected by the person with permanent of temporary custody will be reported to ?

Answer 1

Department of Children and Families (DCF)

Question 2

A disabled person who is mentally or physically disabled between the ages of 18 to 60 and is physically, sexually, emotionally abused or neglected by a caretaker will be reported to ?

Answer 2

Disabled persons protection commission
DPPC

Question 3

An Elderly person, 60 and above, who is physically, sexually or emotionally abused will be reported to ?

Answer 3

Elder protective services

Question 4

An act or omission which results in nontrivial physical injury or emotional injury is ________?

Answer 4

Abuse
(This includes being a sexually exploited child involved in prostitution or human trafficking)

Question 5

What Constitutes abuse even though the victim is not touched

Answer 5

Verbal comments
(Sexually oriented communications constitute abuse if they are NOT reasonably intended to provide information for the child’s education and well being)

Question 6

The failure or refusal of a caretaker to provide the elder, disabled or patient with one of more basic necessities, including appropriate supervision and medical care is called _____?

Answer 6

Neglect
(The same standard applies to children but it included ANYONE in a permanent supervisor role including babysitter, bus driver, parent, camp counselor etc)

Question 7

Officers need only _____ ______ to believe abuse, neglect or financial exploitation is happening

Answer 7

Reasonable cause
( Under this broad standard, a simple, yet concrete hunch or belief triggers mandated reporting)

Question 8

A hospital, after contacting the presiding judge may___________ ____________ _________ until pending determination of DCF custody.

Answer 8

Hold Child in spite of parental request

Question 9

All mandated reporters are _________________ for all reports made in good faith

Answer 9

Immune from civil liability

Question 10

Police officer are exempt from all confidentiality rules when reporting abuse meaning …….

Answer 10

They are completely authorized to send and discuss an and all information with DCF DPPF or EOEA

Question 11

Police officer are exempt from all confidentiality rules when reporting abuse meaning …….

Answer 11

They are completely authorized to send and discuss any and all information with DCF DPPF or EOEA

Question 12

Mandated reporter who fails to report abuse and neglect or makes a frivolous report punishment ?

Answer 12

Complaint

Question 13

In an emergency, DCF must begin a preliminary investigation within ______ hour of the oral report and complete it within ______ hours

Answer 13

2 hours
24 hours

Question 14

DCF must begin a non emergency investigation within _____ business days and complete it within ______ business days

Answer 14

2 business days
15 business days

Question 15

The 6 requirements that must be included in a DCF investigation?

Answer 15

1) Home visit which the child is viewed
2) Determination of the extent and cause of any injuries
3) The identity of the person responsible
4) the name, age and condition of other children in the home
5) evaluation of the parents and the home environment
6) all other pertinent facts

Question 16

DCF must notify an mandated reported within _____ days of receiving the report, They also must send a copy of their (51B) to the ________ ______and to the victims local _____ ______

Answer 16

30 days
District Attorney
Police Department

Question 17

Mandated reporters, who are on the staff of a public or private organization, may fulfill their obligations by notifying ________ _____

Answer 17

Agency head

Question 18

______ may occur even without an injury

Answer 18

Neglect
( Example: lack of adequate supervision. A three year old could cross the street without having a scratch but they also could be run over and killed )

Question 18

Neglect requires _________ supervision

Answer 18

Inadequate
( Example: 16 year old locked out of home was supposed to be at school. Mom did not inadequately supervise child, she was supposed to be at school and had adequate shelter and access to a bathroom. Child could have remained at school or went to friends if needed )

Question 19

Mandated reporter can testify to a child’s _______ ______ _______ statement even if the child does not testify

Answer 19

Out of court
(example : If involved in a police investigation these hearsay statements would not be allowed due to 6th amendment, but if not a police mission then statements are allowed)

Question 20

51A does not cover _______

Answer 20

Bullying
Bullying law exists and most abusers arent care takers

Question 21

DCF must acknowledge ______ _______ when interviewing a perpetrator

Answer 21

Legal consequences
(While factual deception about the state of the evidence does not invalidate a confession, deception about legal consequences will)

Question 22

DCF must not interview a perpetrator about a _____ ______ ______

Answer 22

A pending criminal case
(Interviewing a perp about a pending criminal trial is a violation of their article 12 rights )