Which situations require mandated reporting by a Peer Support Specialist in California?

• A. Suspected child abuse or neglect only.
• B. Suspected child abuse or neglect, elder abuse, or certain risk situations (danger to self or others).
• C. Elder abuse only.
• D. No mandated reporting applies to peer support.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is understanding when a Peer Support Specialist in California is legally required to report concerns. California requires mandated reporters to act when there is suspected child abuse or neglect, suspected elder or dependent adult abuse, or situations where there is imminent danger to the person or others. That’s why the best choice includes all of these scenarios. Focusing only on child abuse, or only on elder abuse, misses other required situations, and saying no mandated reporting applies is incorrect. In practice, if a peer support specialist suspects any of these issues, they should follow their agency’s reporting procedures, notify the appropriate protective services (CPS for children, APS for elders/dependent adults), and document the report, while also addressing immediate safety needs.