Mandatory reporting usually involves which agencies?

• A. Reports go to child protective services or adult protective services.
• B. Reports go to police only.
• C. Reports go to hospital administration.
• D. Reports go to insurance company.

Answer: (A)

Mandatory reporting is about directing what you suspect to the official agencies charged with protecting vulnerable people so they can assess safety and take action if needed. The best answer reflects that these reports go to child protective services or adult protective services. These agencies are specifically designated to investigate suspected abuse or neglect, coordinate safety plans, and connect families with needed services. While police may be involved in investigations or emergencies, they are not the primary mandated recipients in most cases. Hospital administration stays internal for care coordination, and insurance companies handle coverage and claims, not protective interventions.