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Child Abuse/Neglect
Module 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Not providing food, clothing, or shelter for a child | Example of Neglect |
| Not providing protection from hazards | Example of Neglect |
| Leaving a child in a place that is not safe | Example of Neglect |
| Leaving a child alone | Example of Neglect |
| Lack of attention | Example of Neglect |
| Not providing appropriate schooling | Example of Neglect |
| Not providing necessary medical attention for a child | Example of Neglect |
| Failure to provide support, acceptance, attention, warmth, supervision, and normal living experiences for a child is considered | Neglect |
| A child who has nightmares may be a behavioral sign of | Abuse or neglect |
| Habit Disorders, Such as Biting or Rocking | Behavioral Indicators of Emotional Abuse or Neglect |
| Failure to Thrive | Physical Indicator of Emotional Abuse or Neglect |
| True or False Physical and behavioral indicators are two ways to identify child abuse and neglect. Interaction with children and families by talking and listening are other methods to help you recognize abuse and neglect | True |
| True or Fals Caregivers should not listen to or observe the child, just quickly interview them. | False Caregivers never interview children. Thats not their job. |
| The use of any person under the age of 18 for sexual purposes in exchange for—or for the promise of—money, goods, or services by a non-caregiver | Human trafficking |
| Aggressive behavior problems is a _____ risk factor | Child |
| Physical, cognitive, or emotional disability is a _____ risk factor | Child |
| Premature birth and/or birth defect is a ____ risk factor | Child |
| A personal attribute/characteristic identified by a parent as undesirable is a ____ risk factor | Child |
| Social isolation/lack of support is a _____ risk factor | Parental |
| Dangerous/violent neighborhood is a ____ risk factor | Social/environmental |
| Most children who have been abused face life-long mental health issues and many physical conditions have been linked to such trauma | True |
| If a child discloses sexual abuse, the best thing to do is to get details for the investigators | False The best thing to do is to stay calm and approachable, listen carefully, and tell the child you are glad they told you. Call the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-FL-ABUSE immediately after the child has finished speaking with you. Call 911 if ser. |
| In most cases of sexual abuse, the perpetrator is a stranger | False |
| Thumb sucking, whining, and loss of acquired speech Prolonged uncontrollable crying Hyper-vigilance Biting, kicking, tantrums, unprovoked aggression | All indicators of trauma from birth to 5 yrs |
| True or False states all Floridians must report any child abuse, abandonment, and/or neglect they suspect. Failure to report is a third degree felony in the State of Florida. | True |
| the designated social service agency (in most communities) to receive and investigate abuse reports and provide rehabilitation services to children and families with problems of child maltreatment | Child Protective Services |
| provides a spectrum of services to preserve and protect the well-being of children and families | DCF |
| investigate cases of child abuse and neglect and have victim advocacy programs to provide information and support through the legal system | Law Enforcement and State Attorney’s Offices |
| places where staff members provide attention to victims of child abuse and neglect and provide counseling for the abused, the abuser, or family members | Medical Programs and Community Agencies |
| provide divorce, domestic violence injunction, or Guardian ad Litem services. | Legal Agencies |
| have the responsibility to establish and maintain required resources and educate families and individuals on child abuse and neglect prevention | Communities |
| teach children about child abuse and neglect issues. | Individuals |
| services help to promote general public awareness of programs and services available for young children who have or are at risk of developing disabilities. Service coordination for diagnostic screening, placement, training, and support is also provided. | Child Fund |