When a Social Worker Has Reasons to Believe a Child

question 9

Multiple Choice

When a social worker has reasons to believe a child has been abused, the social worker should:​

• A)disclose the information to the child's teachers and friends.​
• B)​report the suspicions to child protective services.
• C)​give the child's family a chance to improve their parenting practices.
• D)​explore the circumstances in the child's home to determine if they are generally positive.

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