After interviewing a ten-year-old girl, a school social worker believes that the child has been sexually abused by her father. She reports this observation to the local protective agency. The report is investigated, but is determined to be unfounded. In this situation
A. the worker is likely to be sued and will have to pay damages to the family.
B. the school may be sued and forced to pay damages.
C. the worker should continue to insist on a more thorough evaluation.
D. the worker cannot be disciplined since she's immune from damages if the report was made in good faith.
D. the worker cannot be disciplined since he's immune from damages if the report was made in good faith.
A report may be made solely on reasonable suspicion. If the mandated reporter makes a reasonable report, there is no basis for a suit against her. State laws specify that the mandated reporters who make good faith reports are immune from damages.
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a. A statement of limitations b. A literature review c. An ethics statement d. A methodological plan
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