Child abuse

Nineteen-year-old Bella, while visiting the home, and twelve-year-old Sonya, who lives in the home, hit and kicked their eight-year-old step-brother, Lucas, causing deep bruises across his face, arms, and back. 1. Lucas is a Child Perpetrator Both Neither 2. Sonya is a Child Perpetrator Both Neither 3. Bella is a Child Perpetrator Both Neither

1. Child 2. Child 3. Perpetrator

1. The principal of a private K-12 school Yes, this person is mandated to report No, this person is not mandated to report 2. A cafeteria monitor in the school lunchroom Yes, this person is mandated to report No, this person is not mandated to report 3. An online teacher of 3rd grade at a cyber charter school. Yes, this person is mandated to report No, this person is not mandated to report

1. Yes, this person is mandated to report 2. Yes, this person is mandated to report 3. Yes, this person is mandated to report

A mandated reporter must report when a child of what age makes a specific disclosure that they have committed child abuse? a. 11 b. 12 c. 13 d. 14

14

The CPSL defines child as an individual under the age of: 21 18 16 14

18

When does ChildLine accept reports of suspected abuse? a. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday b. 24 hours per day, Monday thru Friday c. 24 hours per day, 7 days a week d. 5:00 pm - 8:00 am, 7 days a week

24 hours per day, 7 days a week

Which of the following do you need to make a report of suspected abuse of a child? Evidence the child has been abused A disclosure of abuse from a child An admission of abused by a caretaker A reasonable cause to suspect abuse

A reasonable cause to suspect abuse

A) The CCYA assesses for protective services or public agency for appropriate action Perpetrator Only Criminal Offense Against a Child Only Perpetrator and Criminal Offense Against a Child Neither Perpetrator nor Criminal Offense Against a Child B) The CCYA and law enforcement officials jointly investigate the allegation Perpetrator Only Criminal Offense Against a Child Only Perpetrator and Criminal Offense Against a Child Neither Perpetrator nor Criminal Offense Against a Child C) The county children and youth agency (CCYA) investigates the allegations Perpetrator Only Criminal Offense Against a Child Only Perpetrator and Criminal Offense Against a Child Neither Perpetrator nor Criminal Offense Against a Child D) Law enforcement officials investigate the allegations Perpetrator Only Criminal Offense Against a Child Only Perpetrator and Criminal Offense Against a Child Neither Perpetrator nor Criminal

A) Neither Perpetrator nor Criminal Offense Against a Child B) Perpetrator and Criminal Offense Against a Child C) Perpetrator Only D) Criminal Offense Against a Child Only

___________ is defined as something that is done to harm or cause potential harm to a child Failure to act Act Perpetrator Reasonable cause

Act

Which of the following statements would apply to shaquan? He is a victim of child abuse He is a victim of human trafficking He is a victim of sex trafficking All of the above

All of the above

Which two human trafficking at risk factors for Tyler can you identify? Being in the foster care system Identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning Being homeless or runaway status Having disabilities Having mental health or substance use disorders Having a history of sexual abuse Having a history of being involved in the welfare system Identifying as native or aboriginal Experiencing family dysfunction

Being homeless or runaway status Having mental health or substance use disorder

Pain and impairment are considered when defining what types of abuse? Serious mental injury Sexual abuse or exploitation Serious physical neglect Bodily injury

Bodily injury

Unexplained injuries, multiple bruises, burns, and injuries that are inconsistent with the child's age or developmental level can be physical indicators of what type of abuse? Serious mental injury Sexual abuse, or exploitation Bodily injury Serious physical neglect

Bodily injury

According to PA law, in order for child abuse to occur, there needs to be an act or failure to act a perpetrator and a _________. Victim Adult Child Parent

Child

In a state supervised, county administered state such as Pennsylvania, who is responsible for continuously assessing and/or investigating the safety and wellbeing of the child? a. The office of the Attorney General I b. Local police jurisdictions c. County Children and Youth agencies d. The PA Department of Human Services

County Children and Youth agencies

Determining if the person who allegedly committed child abuse or harm to a child is a perpetrator is the responsibility of the person reporting the abuse. a. True b. False

False

Only employed athletic coaches who work with children are considered mandated reports under the Pennsylvania law. a. True b. False

False

The identity of the perpetrator must be known in order to make a report of suspected child abuse to Childline True False

False

There is no evidence that children of color are overrepresented in the child welfare system at alarming rates. a. True b. False

False

Upon receiving a report that has also been forwarded to local law enforcement, the county children and youth agency no longer has the responsibility to respond to the allegations. a. True b. False

False

Reasonable cause to suspect, is a determination you make based on your knowledge of circumstances, your observations, you're familiar, Arity with the individuals, and _______________. The results of a psychological assessment The advice of your colleagues Feelings about the situation The level of cooperation of the caretakers

Feelings about the situation

Which of the following is NOT referenced in the definition of child abuse? Forcefully Intentionally Recklessly Knowingly

Forcefully

An ER physician diagnosed eight month old Elijah with abusive head trauma. Elijah's mother was home with him until 1 PM. An adult babysitter was with Elijah from 1 PM to 3 PM on the father arrived home. The father took Elijah to the hospital at 5 PM. All three adults deny knowing what caused Elijah's injury. Immediate report to suspicion of child abuse to Childline Refer family for services since the perpetrators unknown Gather more information to prove which individual is the perpetrator Gather more information to prove that there are multiple perpetrators

Immediate report to suspicion of child abuse to Childline

__________ is the recruitment harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or service through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery. Human trafficking Labor trafficking Sex trafficking

Labor trafficking

Which of the following would be considered a permissive reporter? a. Librarian b. Funeral Director c. School employee d. Parent

Parent

If you have reasonable cause to believe a child is being abused the first thing you should do is? Weight and gather more information Speak with other professionals about your concern Speak with the caretakers of the child Report the suspicion to Childline

Report the suspicion to Childline

Directions: Place the steps of the process for mandated reporters who are staff at institutions, schools, facilities, or agencies in the correct order. Childline Determines Next Steps Report to Childline Report to institution, school, facility or agency administrator

Report to Childline Report to institution, school, facility or agency administrator Childline Determines Next Steps

Which of the following situations would be considered Child abuse? Treating a child for a medical symptom, using medication, prescribed by a doctor Utilizing natural remedies to treat a child's cold due to religious beliefs Reporting false medical symptoms of a child to a doctor, resulting in harmful medical treatments Reporting medical symptoms of a child to a doctor that were only observed by the babysitter

Reporting false medical symptoms of a child to a doctor, resulting in harmful medical treatments

A psychological condition that is diagnosed by a doctor or licensed psychologist, that causes the child to be chronically and severely, anxious, agitated or depressed, is called Bodily injury Serious mental injury Sexual abuse, or exploitation Serious physical neglect

Serious mental injury

The caregiver withholding affection and expressing indifference to the child, may be a behavioral indicator of adults who commit what type of child abuse? Serious mental injury Sexual abuse, or exploitation Bodily injury Serious physical neglect

Serious mental injury

Fire, setting, cruelty to animals, inappropriate sexual play, and or drawings can be examples of behavioral indicators of what type of abuse? Serious mental injury Sexual abuse, or exploitation Bodily injury Serious physical neglect

Sexual abuse, or exploitation

Incest, prostitution, indecent exposure, and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse are examples of what type of abuse? Bodily injury Serious mental injury Sexual abuse, or exploitation Serious physical neglect

Sexual abuse, or exploitation

Scenario

Shaquan has been in and out of foster care since birth due to his mothers drug addiction. At age 14, he runs away from his kinship home and begins to live on the streets. Within weeks, he finds himself living in abandon buildings, and stealing food from local vendors. To avoid being caught by the police he goes with a friend to a place where a lot of kids go to live. He quickly learns the rules of the house, including doing sexual favors. There's no place else to go and fearful he could be arrested he stays, and does what he is told.

When, considering your observations in determining, if you have reasonable cause to suspect child abuse, which of the following would you eliminate from? Got feelings or red flags Behavior and demeanor of the parent The ability of the family to change Behavior and demeanor of the child

The ability of the family to change

A certified medical practitioner must promptly provide the county agency with information when an assessment for general protective services or a child abuse investigation is being conducted, or when the family has been accepted for services by a county agency. a. True b. False

True

A mandated reporter who makes a report of suspected child abuse has the right to receive information about the final status of the report and about services provided or arranged to protect the child. a. True b. False

True

A mandated reporter who willfully fails to make a report of child abuse when they suspect may face legal penalties. a. True b. False

True

A parent who is emotionally, disconnected and neglectful of their child, can result in the child, assuming the parental role or becoming parentified. True False

True

An individual's feelings and personal biases can influence the likelihood that they will report suspected child abuse True False

True

Both physical and behavioral indicators are often observed with children who have been sexually abused True False

True

ChildLine is Pennsylvania's hotline for reporting suspected child abuse? True False

True

General Protective Services provided by the county children and youth agency are services provided when protective services are required in non-abuse cases, or those cases that do not rise to the level of child abuse as per the CPSL True False

True

In Pennsylvania, in certain circumstances, a 14-year-old use can be considered a perpetrator of child abuse? True False

True

Indicators of child abuse are not always seen in children who have been abused. True False

True

Kicking or biting your child in a manner that endangers the child are examples of child abuse? True False

True

Mandated reporters are encouraged to report electronically to ChildLine. a. True b. False

True

Pennsylvania has an active legislation regarding human True False

True

The county children and youth agency is responsible for investigating suspected child abuse - child protective services; and assessing the need for general protective services. True False

True

There are behavioral indicators for both children who are abused, and those adults who abuse children True False

True

To report suspected child abuse you only need to have a reasonable cause to suspect a child is a victim of abuse True False

True

Youth who are in the foster care system are at higher risk of becoming victims of human trafficking True False

True

Youth, who willingly participate in sexual acts to survive, are victims of sex trafficking True False

True

Scenario

Tyler was 13 when he found leftover oxycodone and his parents medicine cabinet and got high for the first time. Over the next four years, he became addicted to drugs, eventually switch to heroin. His adult cousin, Dwight, a drug dealer, told Tyler if you wanted to keep getting drugs, he would have to work for it. Tyler ran away from his home and moved in with White who demanded that Tyler have sex with his customers in return for room, board, and drugs.

After work, Deana attended an exercise class. Her instructor told her that her 9 year old nephew, Michael, who lives with her, came home after visiting with his mom with a black eye and bruises on his face and arms. Michael did not provide any details to his aunt but did acknowledge his mom hit him. Is Deana required to make a report? Yes No

Yes

Amelia is an emergency room nurse at the local hospital. One day, she is treating a sixteen year old girl, Jade for a twisted ankle. Jade tells Amelia that she is worried about her five year-old sister and explains that she got angry with her sister last night and hit her hard enough to leave marks on her sister's back, legs and arms. Is Amelia required to report? Yes No

Yes

Deana is a therapist in private practice. During a counseling session, Deana's client, Mia, age 16, tells Deana that she has been touching her 8 year old sister's "private parts". The 8 year old is not under the care, guidance or supervision of Deana or her agency. Is Deana required to make a report? Yes No

Yes

Pastor Baker is leading a Sunday School class discussion when Ms. Wile shares a time when she was feeling spiritually challenged. She speaks of the stress she was experiencing and how that effected her two children. While sharing her story, she revealed that at least on one occasion she had lost her temper and caused bruising and bleeding on the "backside" of her 4 year old son. Is Pastor Baker required to report? Yes No

Yes

Troy is a volunteer at a school where he regularly provides tutoring. One of the students, Rosita, tells Troy that her mother burned her brother, 3-year-old Miguel, on his buttocks with a curling iron because he was misbehaving. Rosita states that Miguel screamed and cried. In this instance is Troy required to report? Yes No

Yes

Maria , age 16 is the eldest child and her family of six. Her family is struggling due to her mother's recent illness. Even though Maria's father works, the medical expenses resulted in them, losing their apartment. A friend of the family agreed to provide a home for the family, but only if Maria worked for him providing cleaning services. Maria worked extremely long days cleaning houses for several families. She gives all of the money she earns to the friend of the family. Maria asked for more of her earnings, but the front of the family threatens her and tells her that she will lose her job in the housing being provided to her family is this an example of human trafficking question? Why?

Yes, demanding Domestic services for a little or no pay.

Who does the county children and youth agency have to verbally notify of the right to have an attorney present during the interview before interviewing them? a. The alleged perpetrator b. The alleged victim c. The parent d. The mandated reporter

a. The alleged perpetrator

If the county children and youth agency arrives at the home and finds the child without proper parental care or control, the agency would then provide which type of service? a. Child protective services b. General protective services c. Criminal investigation services d. Informational and resource services

b. General protective services

If a person who does data entry for a computer company and has no role with children witnesses their neighbor slap their child, are they a mandated or permissive reporter of child abuse? a. Mandated b. Permissive

b. Permissive

Strict confidentiality provisions prevent which of the following: a. The mandated reporter from being able to receive information regarding the final status of the report b. The department or any designated agent of the person in charge from identifying the person who made the report of suspected child abuse or cooperated in a subsequent investigation c. The mandated reporter from receiving information about the services provided or arranged to protect the child identified in the report d. The mandated reporter from providing ChildLine with the name of alleged perpetrator of child abuse

b. The department or any designated agent of the person in charge from identifying the person who made the report of suspected child abuse or cooperated in a subsequent investigation

ChildLine will refer a report of abuse to the appropriate county agency and law enforcement officials when: a. The reporting source indicates that the perpetrator is known to have a criminal history b. The report also alleges that a criminal offense has been committed against a child c. The report alleges a school employee as the perpetrator d. The identity of the alleged perpetrator is reported as unknown

b. The report also alleges that a criminal offense has been committed against a child

Which of the following is a circumstance which requires a health care provider to immediately give notice or cause notice to be given to the department for an infant under one year of age and the health care provider has determined, based on standards of professional practice, that the child was born affected by: a. Substance use or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure b. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. c. Both A and B d. None of the above

c. Both A and B

ChildLine receives a report stating that Leanne occasionally has to leave for work a couple of hours before her nine year old son, Tyler gets picked up for school. The report does not identify any harm to Tyler. ChildLine will likely refer the report to: a. County agency for a CPS investigation of serious physical neglect. b. County agency and law enforcement for an CPS and criminal investigation of serious physical neglect. c. County agency to assess for GPS to determine Tyler's needs and the provision of services, if appropriate.

c. County agency to assess for GPS to determine Tyler's needs and the provision of services, if appropriate.

A mandated reporter is at a family picnic and a friend identifies a child who is being sexually abused. Which of the following fulfills the responsibility of the mandated reporter? a. Call ChildLine when they return to work b. Tell a friend to call ChildLine c. Go to a phone and call ChildLine d. Do nothing because they are at a picnic

c. Go to a phone and call ChildLine

Some of the variables that can have an impact on how an abused child develops emotionally and behaviorally include: the relationship to the abuser, the duration of the abuse, the frequency of abuse, type of abuse and ______________. a. The child's educational level b. The number of siblings c. The age of onset d. The age of the parent

c. The age of onset

In circumstances that negatively affect the medical health of a child, what information must a county agency provide to a child's primary care physician or a licensed certified medical practitioner who is providing medical care to the child to provide for coordination of care? a. Parental medical histories, specifically history of substance abuse b. A list of services provided to other children in the family over the course of the past year c. The identity of other licensed certified medical practitioners who provide medical care to the child d. The number of people living in the child's household

c. The identity of other licensed certified medical practitioners who provide medical care to the child

The PA Department of Human Services must notify the mandated reporter of the final status of a report within: a. 30 business days after receiving the final results of the investigation b. 14 business days (2 weeks) after receiving the final results of the investigation c. 24 hours after receiving the final results of the investigation d. 3 business days after receiving the final results of the investigation

d. 3 business days after receiving the final results of the investigation

The early identification of child abuse can result in a. Avoiding additional incidence of child abuse b. Decrease further trauma c. Reduce poverty d. A and B only

d. A and B only

Children that experience the trauma of child abuse and neglect can suffer from long term effects. Which of the following is a potential long term effect? a. Physical Health Consequences b. Psychological Consequences c. Behavioral Consequences d. All of the above

d. All of the above

The traumatic effects of child abuse can last up to: a. 1 day b. 2 weeks c. 1 year d. An entire lifetime

d. An entire lifetime

Which of the following is a true statement regarding disparity in the child welfare system: a. There is no disparity demonstrated in the child welfare system b. Disparity in the child welfare system is demonstrated when there is a discrepancy, inconsistency, or imbalance of services and outcomes for children according to their race or ethnicity c. Once a call comes in about an African American child, the report is more likely to be substantiated and that child is more likely to be removed from home and stay away from home longer than a Caucasian child. d. B and C

d. B and C

Angel, a member of the seventh grade choir arrives to choir practice in a long sleeve shirt and long pants, although the temperature is in the high 80's. When approached by the music teacher, Angel starts crying and shows the marks on her arms that she is trying to hide. Angel shares her mother's boyfriend has been hitting her with his belt. To whom should the music teacher report this incident first? to the vice principal to the counselor directly to ChildLine

directly to ChildLine

School employees are mandated reporters and must therefore, contact ChildLine as their first step when reporting child abuse. a. True b. False

true

Maryann is a contracted therapist for a children's residential treatment program. While grocery shopping with her husband after work, she witnesses a woman from her neighborhood, Debra slap her young son, Levi across the face. Because Levi does not stop crying, Debra begins yelling and "yanks" Levi out of the grocery cart by his arm. He falls to the floor; banging his nose against the grocery cart causing it to bleed. Debra "grabs" Levi and begins shaking him uncontrollably while yelling. Is Maryann required to report the incident even though she is off work? Yes No

yes