Which of the following is a situation that would require reporting suspected abuse to DFPS?

• A. A rumor that a child in another class is being neglected
• B. An observation of ongoing neglect
• C. Suspected sexual abuse
• D. Dislike of a student's parents or guardians

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that professionals who work with children must report any reasonable suspicion of abuse to DFPS to protect the child. Suspecting sexual abuse is the clear case that requires a report because it involves illegal harm to a child and calls for immediate protective action by trained investigators. When you suspect sexual abuse, you should document what you’ve observed and report promptly without waiting for proof. Rumors about neglect aren’t enough on their own to trigger a report and should be discussed with a supervisor and clarified before taking action. While neglect can be a reportable issue, this scenario emphasizes a definite suspicion of sexual abuse, which is the situation that clearly requires DFPS involvement. Disliking a student’s parents or guardians isn’t abuse or neglect, so it wouldn’t prompt reporting.