What Happens After a Report of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

question 64

Multiple Choice

What happens after a report of suspected child abuse or neglect is investigated?

• A) most investigations result in the child being removed from the family.
• B) about three-quarter of reports are referred for services.
• C) very few reports actually enter the child protective system.
• D) at least one child is found to be a victim of abuse or neglect in less than one-quarter of the investigations.

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