DCF identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect

Three children die of child abuse in the home in the united States - Answer- A day How many people report child abuse when faced with an actual situation - Answer- 1/3 What's 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 Strangers pose the greatest risk of sexual abuse to children - Answer- False Child molesters get their sexual gratification only from children - Answer- False The average age that child molesters first attack a child when they (the attackers) are: - Answer- In their teens Which of the following actions can help stop child abuse and neglect? - Answer- A. Helping a stressed-out parent by babysitting, making a meal for their family or leading an understanding ear B. Learning the signs and symptoms of child abuse so you can recognize them when you see the red flags C. Reporting known or suspected child abuse to the police or local child protective services D. All of the above *** Child - Answer- Any person under the age of 18 years Child abuse - Answer- Any non-accidental injury, sexual battery, or injury to the intellectual or psychological capacity of a child by the parent, adult household member, or other person responsible for the child's welfare Physical abuse - Answer- The mistreatment of a child by a person responsible for the child's welfare that results in injury or harm to the child Sexual abuse - Answer- Sexual contact or interaction between a child and an adult or or older child including indecent exposure, foundling, touching sexual organs, forcible rape, sodomy, exploitation, and showing pornography Verbal abuse - Answer- A form of emotional abuse that involves excessive yelling, shaming, be