Take the Test

1. Which statement describes the goal of the child welfare system in Pennsylvania?

• a. Investigate all reports of alleged child abuse and neglect
• b. Provide for the safety and well-being of children and protect them from abuse and neglect
• c. Ensure families have the resources they need to care for their children
• d. Implement the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

2. Which referral does a ChildLine caseworker make when assessing a report of bodily injury to a child received by the Pennsylvania ChildLine hotline?

• a. General Protective Services, to assess whether child abuse by a perpetrator occurred
• b. General Protective Services, when emergency out-of-home placement is needed
• c. Child Protective Services, to investigate whether child abuse by a perpetrator occurred
• d. Child Protective Services, when there is a need for family services

3. In addition to “child” and “recent act or failure to act,” which component is recognized in the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law as being key to child abuse?

• a. Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly
• b. Committed within the past five years
• c. Perpetrated by a parent or step-parent
• d. Causing serious physical injury

4. Which statement is correct regarding the definition of child sexual abuse in Pennsylvania?

• a. Simulated sexual activity is not included in the definition of sexual abuse.
• b. Sexually explicit conversation for the purpose of sexual stimulation or sexual gratification is included in the definition.
• c. Looking at the sexual parts of a child is considered child abuse even if this occurs during a medical examination.
• d. There must be physical sexual contact for an occurrence to be considered sexual abuse.

5. Which instance of harm to child is considered an “exclusion to reporting” under Pennsylvania law?

• a. A confidential communication of child abuse was made to a clergy member acting in the role of confessor.
• b. The harm caused to the child was made by another child under the age of 18.
• c. Evidence of abuse was observed by a teacher from a school the child does not attend.
• d. A child asks a school counselor not to report their disclosure of abuse out of fear of retaliation by the perpetrator.

6. Which factor might lead a mandated reporter to make a report of suspected abuse in a 10-year-old who states that they fell off a skateboard?

• a. The child has a bruise on their right ear and three bruises on their right cheek but no bruises or abrasions on their arms or legs.
• b. The child was engaging in an activity that is not developmentally appropriate for a 10-year-old.
• c. The child has previously displayed disruptive behavior in the classroom.
• d. The child states they were not being supervised at the time of their injury.

7. Which finding might suggest a trafficked person who is a minor?

• a. Works in a coffee shop
• b. Carries an expensive designer purse
• c. Lives with a parent and two siblings
• d. Attends school until 3 pm every day

8. Under Pennsylvania’s Safe Haven law, in which instance can parents avoid criminal prosecution when abandoning an infant?

• a. If the infant is up to 1 year old
• b. If the infant is up to 28 days old
• c. If the parents leave the infant outside the door of a police station
• d. Only if the parents provide their name(s) and address(es)

9. Within which timeframe are mandated reporters in Pennsylvania required to report suspected child abuse?

• a. 24 hours
• b. 7 days
• c. Immediately
• d. After completing report CY-47

10. Which statement is correct regarding potential consequences to mandated reporters of suspected child abuse?

• a. Reporters are immune from civil or criminal liability if they make a report in good faith.
• b. Mandated reporters are guilty of a misdemeanor crime if they willfully fail to report suspected abuse.
• c. Someone who reports suspected child abuse will be held criminally liable if it is determined that no abuse occurred.
• d. Failing to report suspected child abuse can lead to a fine but not to incarceration.