protect my ministry

Abused children are ____________ to be arrested as juveniles.

53%

Children do not report sexual abuse because:

All of the answers are correct

Which of the following statements is true?

age apprpr

The following occurrences should be reported to supervisors and possibly outside authorities.

all of these should be reported

Recently, legislation has ___________________________(fill in the blank) restrictive in the area of reporting and responsibility.

become more

Sexual abuse effects on the victim as a child include:

d. answers a and c

The first step where there are multiple or severe signs of physical or mental distress, is to ________________.

discuss the warning signs with your supervisor

Electronic messages between adults and children that do not involve direct sexual contact are not prosecutable.

false

Female abusers only prey on male victims

false

When a child is engaged in sexual behavior with an adult, if the child becomes aroused, it indicates the child is a consenting partner.

false

Children develop bonds and trust with strangers

more quickly than their parents are likely aware red

What are the general categories of sexual abuse?

non contact and physical contact

The following behaviors between adults and children are normal and acceptable.

none

Abused children are more likely to be arrested as juveniles

true

An adult exposing his or her genitals to children is considered child sexual abuse.

true

Many child molesters are sensitive to the needs and desires of children.

true

Regressive behaviors that are not age appropriate such as thumb sucking, bedwetting, or fear of the dark can be a sign of sexual abuse

true

The family members of abused children may feel rage, helplessness or depression.

true

The majority of sexual abuse victims know the abuser, and in many instances, trust them.

true

Victims sometimes exhibit "Stockholm Syndrome" where they sympathize with their abuser.

true

What is the first step in establishing a child sexual abuse prevention policy?

write a policy? not form a committee