A 4-year-old child was taken to the emergency room by her mother because the girl was unresponsive. Doctors discover massive internal injuries and despite efforts, the girl dies. Police investigate. What role does Child Protective Services have in this investigation?
A) None, since the child is deceased
B) To determine whether maltreatment was involved in the child's death, identify the responsible party, and then take appropriate action to protect any surviving siblings
C) To collect evidence, interrogate suspects, and determine criminal culpability
D) To immediately remove all children from the home pending an investigation by police
Answer: B
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