Which of the following statements best describes a social worker's duty to report as it relates to vulnerable adults?
A) Reportable acts are the same in all 50 states
B) Social workers are not legally required to report suspected abuse of a vulnerable adult
C) Each state defines reportable acts in a different way
D) Vulnerable adults can prohibit a social worker from making a report, and social workers must abide by this prohibition

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Each state has its own laws and definitions for what constitutes abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult, and therefore defines what an individual in a profession such as social work is legally obligated to report. It is important for social workers to be familiar with their state's specific laws and definitions related to reporting suspected abuse of vulnerable adults.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes a Social Worker's