Rodriguez, Alex
CH. DEV. 10
04/12/24
Chapter 10 Case Study
1. What actions should Cassandra's teacher take?
A: Cassandra’s teacher should make sure that she receives immediate medical
attention and have her seen by the nurse. She should make sure to document the
incident and include information like a description of the injury, time and place the
discovery was made, and statements made by Cassandra. In Addition to this,
Cassandra’s teacher should also make sure to notify relevant school authorities about
the incident as well as the need for medical attention followed by her filing a report.
2. Would you recommend that the teacher report the incident right away or wait until she
gathered more evidence? WHY?
A: I would recommend that the teacher reports the incident right away because it does
not fall on the teacher to prove suspicion of abuse or neglect. Additionally, if a teacher
chooses to hold off on filing a report it can potentially leave the child in a very
dangerous situation that could lead to more injury as well as the possibility of the
teacher facing criminal prosecution and/or monetary fines.
3. Would your feelings and responses be different if this was a first-time versus a
repeated occurrence?
A: Personally, my feelings and responses would not differ from one another if this were
a first-time versus a repeated occurrence. I would go on to follow the necessary protocol
because a severe injury of this nature warrants immediate attention and should always
be addressed. Whether suspected child abuse/neglect is a first-time occurrence or
reoccurring, it should always be reported to the appropriate authorities as soon as
possible.
