Pre-Assessment

By law, ___________ must report reasonable suspicion of abuse and neglect. Any adult over the age of 18 in the United States A reasonable reporter A mandated reporter None of the above

a mandated reporter

Which of the following may be a sign of sexual abuse? A. Unexplained money or gift B. Severe hygiene problems C. Multiple injuries in different stages of healing D. Unexplained money or gifts and severe hygiene problems.

A. Unexplained money or gift

An older child who shows a strong need for affection from adults other than their parents may be experiencing: Physical abuse Emotional abuse Abnormal injuries None of the above

Emotional abuse

When a mandated reporter suspects a youth is being abused, but is not sure, what is the best course of action? If there is a reasonable suspicion, make a report If there is a reasonable suspicion, but no proof, speak directly and calmly to the youth before making a report Make a good faith attempt to gather evidence before reporting Do not make a report until there is a reasonable amount of evidence

A. If there is a reasonable suspicion, make a report

Is the following statement accurate? Sexual abuse of youth includes an adult exploiting a minor for sexual gratification, even when no touching is involved. A. Yes, the statement is an accurate explanation of sexual abuse B. Yes, except touching is required for the act to be considered sexual abuse C. No, the statement is an accurate explanation of emotional abuse and, potentially, physical abuse D. No, the statement is not accurate because it focuses on "gratification" and not specific acts

A. Yes, the statement is an accurate explanation of sexual abuse

Abuse and neglect can cause stress-related developmental and health problems, such as: Low self-esteem Alcohol and drug abuse Difficulty with intimacy All of the above

All of the above

A camp leader notices that an assistant counselor regularly takes opportunities to have private, one-on-one conversations with campers. This behavior is: A. Healthy B. Concerning C. Reportable D. None of the above

B

Using information posted on the internet to track a target's location and activities is an example of: A. Sexting B. Cyberstalking C. Cyberbullying D. Cyberstalking and cyberbullying

B

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) refers to traumatic events, such as abuse and neglect, as: Youth Experiences of Trauma (YETs) Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Events of Childhood Trauma (ECTs) None of the above

B. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

All of the following are appropriate strategies for helping prevent sexual activity between campers except: A. Clearly explain expectations regarding appropriate camper behavior B. Assign a senior "buddy" to befriend each younger camper to reduce loneliness C. Have faculty and staff model appropriate behavior D. Limit camper access to private, remote areas

B. Assign a senior "buddy" to befriend each younger camper to reduce loneliness

Which type of law or laws can contain mandatory reporting requirements? State laws Federal laws Both state and federal laws Neither state nor federal laws

Both state and federal laws

Which step is not appropriate for a conversation with a colleague about concerning behavior? A. Cover institution policies that may have been violated B. Document the conversation C. Discuss the matter with, and get input from, a large number of peers D. Cover institution policies that may have been violated and document the conversation.

C. Discuss the matter with, and get input from, a large number of peers

Active listening is: A. When you focus on understanding what a person is saying while they are saying it, then repeat it back to clarify and confirm that you understand B. A way to de-escalate conflict C. A way to demonstrate respect D. All of the above

D

An "open door" practice is: A. When an individual always answers and provides support when a youth comes to their office. B. When an individual always keeps their door open when working with youth, to support healthy boundaries C. Protective for youth, faculty, and staff D. When an individual always keeps their door open when working with youth, to support healthy boundaries and protective for youth, faculty, and staff

D

Which of the following may be a sign of physical abuse in young children? A. Withdrawal or extreme fear of parents or adults B. Bruising on the knee C. Bruising on the upper arm D. Withdrawal or extreme fear of parents or adults and bruising on the upper arm

D

A youth in a residential science camp recently lost a parent. The assistant counselor seems to be giving the camper extra attention by making a special effort to listen to them, be available for them, and support them in participating in activities. Is this a cause for concern? A. Yes, because when youth experience a trauma, consistent treatment, not special treatment, is the best practice B. Yes, any time extra attention is paid to vulnerable youth, it is a red flag. C. No, providing extra support to vulnerable youth is a healthy behavior D. No, as long as the support is being offered in private where nobody can see or hear that the youth is receiving extra attention

D.

Encouraging or forcing children to enact criminal, delinquent, antisocial, or deviant behaviors is an example of: A. Corrupting B. Emotional abuse C. Physical abuse D. Corrupting and emotional abuse

D. Corrupting and emotional abuse

Which of the following may be a form of neglect? Denying or delaying medical treatment Denying access to social media Failing to provide adequate food and water Denying or delaying medical treatment and failing to provide adequate food and water

D. Denying or delaying medical treatment and failing to provide adequate food and water

If a youth in a summer camp discloses sexual contact or abuse by another youth camper to a coach, how should the coach respond? A. Use body language to show support by giving a hug, taking the youth's hand, or putting an arm around their shoulders B. Without interrupting, use a cell phone or other device to record the youth's disclosure C. Both use body language to show support by giving a hug, taking the youth's hand, or putting an arm around their shoulders and without interrupting, use a cell phone or other device to record the youth's disclosure. D. Neither use body language to show support by giving a hug, taking the youth's hand, or putting an arm around their shoulders nor without interrupting, use a cell phone or other device to record the youth's disclosure

D. Neither use body language to show support by giving a hug, taking the youth's hand, or putting an arm around their shoulders nor without interrupting, use a cell phone or other device to record the youth's disclosure

True/False: To keep campers safe from sexual activity and abuse, staff and faculty should primarily focus on monitoring situations where youth interact with adults in private, one-on-one settings.

False

True/False: When addressing inappropriate behavior with a child, it's important to clearly communicate to them that what they did was wrong, that they are bad, and that they need to tell you all the details about what happened to get help.

False

Acting like a child's needs are illegitimate or denying that a child is worthy of dignity is an example of: A. Withholding B. Isolating C. Invalidating D. Verbally attacking

Invalidating

Protection for good faith reporters means which of the following: People who have a reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect and are genuine in their belief are protected from legal liability for making mistaken reports of abuse or neglect All people of faith, typically at faith-based institutions, who make reports of child abuse or neglect are protected from all legal liability for making a report of child abuse or neglect People who fail to report youth abuse or neglect are protected from legal liability if the person accused of abuse or neglect is a person of good faith None of the above

People who have a reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect and are genuine in their belief are protected from legal liability for making mistaken reports of abuse or neglect

A campus daycare center employee notices that four-year-old Jenna is often waiting alone outside the door for the center to open. She is always well-behaved and seems content. This is most likely an example of: Reportable neglect Reportable physical abuse Physical abuse that is not yet reportable Poor parenting that is not yet reportable

Reportable neglect

How many states have mandated reporter laws? All states Approximately 75% of states Approximately 50% of states Approximately 25% of states

all states

True/False: One of the key reasons that it's important to identify youth abuse and neglect early is that healing is possible in childhood, but very rare in adulthood

false