DCF Child Abuse and Neglect (CAAN) EXAM QA (Graded A)

Three children die as a result of child abuse in the home in the United States each____. - ANSWER Day How many people report child abuse when faced with an actual situation? - ANSWER 1/3 What is the single, leading cause of death for children ages four and younger? - ANSWER child abuse and neglect On average, child abuse is reported somewhere in the United States every____. - ANSWER 10 seconds True or False: Strangers pose the greatest risk of sexual abuse to children. - ANSWER False, most children are abused by people they know. True or False: Child molesters get their sexual gratification only from children. - ANSWER False, many child molesters also have sexual relationships with adults. The average age that child molesters first attack a child is when the molesters are_____. - ANSWER In their teens