ProSolutions Training: Child Abuse and Neglect Course (100%)
Sexual abuse can cause:
All of the above (Sexually transmitted infections, children to know more about sexual acts than is normal for children at that age, self-inflicted injuries like cutting)
The only kind of maltreatment that can cause permanent physical or mental injuries is:
Any type of abuse or neglect can cause lifelong problems.
Children who are emotionally abused:
Are often neglected or physically or sexually abused as well
Children who are victims of commercial sexual exploitation:
Are used as objects to exchange sexual activity for something of value.
You should report on child abuse and/or neglect:
As soon as you suspect abuse or neglect has occurred
Imminent danger means:
Conditions exist that could cause a child serious injury or death.
In addition to reporting any instance of child abuse that you have observed or has been disclosed to you to your university supervisor, you are required to report to
DFACS
When you make a report of suspected abuse or neglect, what are your rights as a mandated reporter?
DFCS is required by law to keep your identity confidential.
A mandated reporter should be sure physical injuries are a result of abuse before calling DFCS.
False
Children who disclose abuse and then take it back are usually lying.
False
Emotional abuse typically occurs on its own and is not connected with other types of abuse.
False
Only sexual abuse can cause permanent harm to a child.
False
The three types of neglect are physical, emotional, and educational.
False
When you suspect a child has been abused, you should contact the child's parents or caregiver to investigate before reporting to DFCS.
False
Very often, children who disclose abuse and then take it back:
Get scared and change their story, but it doesn't mean the abuse didn't happen
A child may be a victim of physical abuse if he or she:
Has burns or bruises arranged in a pattern, or shaped like an object
In Georgia, child serving agencies are allowed to use a designated reporter to notify DFCS of suspected abuse and neglect. Which of the following statements is true of designated reporters?
If you notify the designated reporter of suspected abuse or neglect, you have fulfilled your responsibility under the law but should still follow up to ensure a report was made to DFCS.
A child may be a victim of neglect if he or she:
Is consistently dirty and wears no coat and short sleeves in the winter
In Georgia, mandated reporters include:
Teachers, school administrators, and medical professionals
A written document should be created with details pertaining to any instance of child abuse that you have observed or has been disclosed to you.
True
After a teacher candidate reports an instance of child abuse that has been observed or has been disclosed to them, the university supervisor and/or program director will request a placement change in order to ensure that candidates are experiencing ethical, best practices.
True
As a teacher candidate, you are legally required to report any instance of child abuse that you have observed or has been disclosed to you.
True
As a teacher candidate, you are required to report any instance of child abuse that you have observed or has been disclosed to you to your university supervisor and your program coordinator.
True
Bruises that are inconsistent with the age and development of the child may be an indication of abuse.
True
By law, a report of abuse or neglect must be made within 24 hours when you suspect maltreatment has or will occur.
True
Every person who works or volunteers in a school setting is required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
True
If a written statement of the abuse is requested from school administration, the candidate may decide if they are willing to provide the written evidence, to meet with the administrator to discuss their observations, or neither of the two options.
True
Under Georgia law, schools are allowed to use a designated reporter who is responsible for reporting suspected abuse or neglect to DFCS.
True
When a teacher candidate reports an instance of child abuse that has been observed or has been disclosed, the candidate will be supported through attendance to face to face meetings with the school as well as a phone call to DFACS by the
university supervisor and program director
Statements!!
1.) If I work with children, I will be helping children by giving them the voice that they need to communicate the neglect they are experiencing in their everyday lives. I will give these minors a better and healthy life so they can continue their normal day-to-day activities before the abuse began. 2.) The fact that a child is being bothered by abuse and neglect act home and that she or he discloses this to someone such as a teacher or another adult is very brave of them. As someone who is learning about child abuse, it is always important to listen and hear out minors no matter how old they are and help them with whatever issue regardless if it is an act of abuse or neglect. 3.) By making a report, I will help the child by giving them a voice to help them with their situation with their ongoing abuse. This may be a rough ride for the child but it will ensure their safety and health.
Any instance of child abuse that you have observed or has been disclosed to you must be reported within
24 hours