A teacher sees multiple bruises on an eight-year-old girl's arms. When the teacher asked the girl how she got hurt, the girl said, "My mom's boyfriend got mad at me again." Which statement below is true regarding mandatory reporting in this case?

A) The teacher does not have to report the incident since she does not know what happened.
B) The teacher must report the incident to the girl's mother.
C) The teacher must report the incident to the school's nurse.
D) The teacher must report suspected abuse to police or social services.


Answer: D

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