If You Suspect That a Child at Your Center Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

If you suspect that a child at your center is being abused at home,you are legally required to:

• A)watch for other symptoms of abuse.
• B)talk to the child's parents.
• C)talk to the leader of the child's religious institution.
• D)report your suspicions to legal authorities.

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Definitions:

Minimum Standard

The basic level of quality or achievement that is considered acceptable.

Manslaughter

The unlawful killing of another person without premeditation or so-called "malice aforethought", which differentiates it from murder.

Mental Illness

A broad range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, and can significantly impact daily functioning.

Diminished Capacity

A legal defense argument that asserts a defendant was not fully able to understand the nature of a criminal act or its wrongfulness due to mental impairment, though not to the extent of insanity.