CA Laws That Guide the Specifics of Clinical Practice: Child Abuse Reporting

Question 1

With respect to physical abuse of a child, the general guideline is that if ___________________ are left, or the discipline involves using an object on ________________, a report should be made.

Answer 1

• Bruises or marks
• Bare skin

Question 2

Complete the following guidelines for Reporting of Sexual Assault:

• Child (Age 14 and Under) with Other Party (______________): Mandated if there has been lewd or lascivious contact (288a or 288b)
• Child (Age 14 or 15) with Other Party (_______________): A report is mandated if there has been lewd or lascivious contact (288c)
• Child (Under 16) with Other Party (_______________): A report is mandated if there has been sexual intercourse, even if voluntary [261.5(d)].
• Child (16 or older) with Other Party (_____________): Not reportable if voluntary sexual intercourse.
• Child (Under 18) with Other Party (_____________): Mandated report if rape, incest, or sodomy.

Answer 2

• Any age
• 10 years older than the child
• 21 and older
• 16 or older
• Any age

Question 3

Any person who fails to report an instance of child abuse he knows or should reasonably know to exist:

• Is guilty of a __________________
• Punishable by a jail term not to exceed ______________, a fine of not more than ____________, or both.

Answer 3

• Misdemeanor
• 6 months
• $1000

Question 4

A mandated reporter who willfully fails to report abuse or neglect, or impedes or inhibits a report, where the abuse/neglect results in death or great bodily injury, shall be punished by:

• Not more than _____________ in a county jail
• A fine of not more than ____________
• Both

Answer 4

• 1 year
• $5000