If a child protective social worker determines that child abuse has occurred, but the parents continue to deny that their behavior is abusive, the worker should
A. take measure to provide for the child's safety.
B. work to get the parents to admit their abuse.
C. try to improve the situation, keeping the family intact.
D. avoid confronting the parents with her knowledge.
A. take measure to provide for the child's safety.
The issues is not whether the parents admit the abuse, it is solely a question of safety. The worker's first responsibility is to take the steps necessary to protect the child from further abuse. The fact that the parents continue to deny suggests that their lack of cooperation will influence the decision about how to best protect the child.
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