Regarding incest and child abuse, which of the following statements is true?
A) Practitioners have a legal, but not ethical, obligation to report child abuse.
B) Mandatory reporting laws are the same for all states.
C) Helpers are required to make a report only if they are certain that abuse has taken place or is occurring presently.
D) A report should be filed once a helper has grounds for suspecting abuse.

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Mandatory reporting laws typically require helpers (such as social workers, therapists, and healthcare providers) to file a report if they have reasonable grounds to suspect child abuse or neglect, even if they are not certain. This is to ensure that potential cases are investigated by the appropriate authorities to protect the child.

Regarding Incest and Child Abuse, Which of the Following Statements