What should an employee document when making a report of suspected child abuse?

• A. The date and time of the call, contact person's name, title, ID/badge number, and agency response.
• B. Date only.
• C. The caller's personal contact information.
• D. The child's name only.

Answer: (D)

The main thing being tested is ensuring the child can be correctly identified in the report so the case can be linked to the right student in the system. The child’s name is the essential identifier that allows the district to locate the correct file and start the appropriate safeguarding steps. While other details like when the report is made, who is making it, and how the agency responds are important in the overall process, they are typically documented through the official channels or in follow-up parts of the investigation rather than in the initial identification note. By focusing on the child’s name, the record ensures the concern is attached to the correct student without mixing in extraneous information.