CERAP questions with correct answers

1) A caregiver, paramour or member of the household whose behavior is, or has been violent of out of control - Answer • A documented or credibly alleged history of violent activity, the nature of which constitutes a threat to a child. • Hostile or physical outburst directed at a child • Behavior that indicates a serious lack of self-control, ex acting reckless, unstable, a volatile or explosive temperament 2.) A caregiver, paramour or member of a household suspected of abuse or neglect that resulted in moderate to severe harm to a child or who has made a plausible threat of such harm to a child. - Answer • Any caregiver who may have caused or allowed moderate to severe injury to a child • A child who has injures and reasonable information suggest that they may be non-accidental • An infant with an unexplained injury • Direct or indirect threats, that are believable, to cause harm to a child • Plans to retaliate against a child for causing or cooperating with a CPS investigation • Torture or excessive physical force or punishment beyond the duration of the child's endurance 3. A caregiver, paramour or member of the household who has a documented history of perpetrating child abuse or neglect or any person whom there is a reasonable cause to believe that he/she previously abused or neglected a child. The severity of that maltreatment, coupled with the caregiver's failure to protect suggests that child safety may be an urgent and immediate concern. - Answer • Previous abuse or neglect that was serious enough to cause or could have caused moderate to severe harm • A caregiver is known to have retaliated or threatened retaliation