What options does a child protective agency representative have when at a school site?

• A. They disclose to teachers only.
• B. They may take the student into custody.
• C. They may interview the alleged victim during school hours and on school premises.
• D. They may request police assistance only.

Answer: (C)

When a child protective agency representative is on a school site, they are there to gather information to assess the child’s safety, and they can interview the alleged victim during school hours and on school premises. Conducting the interview in the school setting helps get timely, direct information from the child in a private, safe space with school staff available to support the process. This also respects the child’s right to confidentiality and ensures the interview happens where the child is accessible.

Disclosing information only to teachers would breach privacy and exceed what is appropriate to share. Taking the student into custody is typically handled by law enforcement, not the agency alone, and while police assistance can be requested if needed, it is not the sole option.