Which would be an appropriate tertiary intervention for a young mother who had previously physically hurt her baby?
A. A hotline or crisis phone number for when the mom feels she is losing control
B. A support group with professionals for new moms to answer questions
C. Education regarding age-appropriate behaviors in a young child
D. Reporting the suspected child abuse to children's protective services or the police
ANS: A
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