If You Suspect Child Abuse of a Child You Are

question 14

Multiple Choice

If you suspect child abuse of a child you are serving,

• A) you can say nothing because your professional code of conduct requires confidentiality.
• B) you must report the abuse using your state's procedures.
• C) you should speak to the child's parent.
• D) you must write a report and share it with the child's physician.

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Definitions:

Felony Drug Possession

A serious criminal charge involving the unauthorized possession of controlled substances, which is illegal under federal and state laws.

Education Credits

Tax credits offered to taxpayers to offset the costs of higher education for themselves or their dependents.

Qualifying Child

A dependent who meets specific IRS criteria regarding relationship, age, residency, support, and joint return for eligibility in certain tax benefits.

Earned Income Credit

A refundable tax credit for low- to moderate-income working individuals and families, particularly those with children, aimed at reducing poverty and incentivizing work.