Mandated Reporting
What level of certainty is required before making a mandated report?
✅ Reasonable suspicion
What tool is commonly used to assess suicide risk?
SADPERSONS
What law establishes the duty to warn and protect?
Tarasoff
What is one dimension of diversity?
✅ Race, gender, religion, immigration status, etc.
What is “professional use of self”?
✅ Intentional use of one’s values, awareness, and boundaries
True or False: Proof is required before reporting abuse.
False
What does “lethality” refer to in suicide assessment?
✅ Likelihood that the method will result in death
Tarasoff applies when there is a credible threat toward whom?
✅ An identifiable victim
Intersectionality refers to what kind of experiences?
✅ Overlapping systems of discrimination
True or False: Personal values should guide legal decisions.
✅ False
Name two populations covered under mandated reporting laws.
✅ Children; elders; dependent adults
At what risk level is a safety plan typically appropriate?
✅ Low to moderate risk
Name one action required under Tarasoff when risk is high.
✅ Warn victim; call police; consult supervisor
Why might two clients from the same group experience different risks?
✅ Different intersecting identities and protective factors
When do legal obligations override personal ethical discomfort?
✅ When there is risk of harm to self or others
How soon must a verbal report be made when abuse is suspected?
✅ Immediately or as soon as practicable
What legal action may be required for high-risk suicidal ideation?
✅ 5150 involuntary hold
True or False: Confidentiality always overrides safety concerns.
✅ False
What practice stance emphasizes being a learner rather than an expert?
✅ Cultural humility
Why is self-disclosure sometimes inappropriate?
✅ Shifts focus away from client; boundary issues
Who determines whether an abuse report is valid after it is made?
✅ Child Protective Services / Adult Protective Services
Name two ethical dilemmas that may arise when placing a 5150. (What are the conflicting ethical standards?)
✅ Autonomy vs safety; trust vs legal duty; confidentiality concerns
Why is documentation especially critical in Tarasoff situations?
✅ Legal protection; accountability; continuity of care
Name one way diversity can impact engagement or intervention.
✅ Trust, communication, power dynamics, access to resources
What should a social worker do when unsure about a legal obligation?
✅ Consult supervisor and document