Who should receive the written report after a telephone report?

• A. The district attorney.
• B. The agency called.
• C. The parent.
• D. The school.

Answer: (B)

When you make a telephone report about suspected abuse or neglect, the written report should go to the same agency that you called. This keeps the information in the official channel, ensures it’s formally documented, and gets it into the hands of the investigators who will assess and handle the case. The agency you contacted will determine the next steps and coordinate any needed follow-up.

Why this fits best: directing the written report to the agency that did the intake ensures a proper, confidential record within the appropriate system and avoids sharing sensitive information with unrelated parties.

Why the other options don’t fit: the district attorney is not the initial intake channel for standard reports, and the parent or the school are not the designated recipients for the written report as part of the reporting process.