OPOTA 3-5, 3-6 Child Abuse & Neglect, The Missing & Human Trafficking 2023/2024 already passed

OPOTA 3-5, 3-6 Child Abuse & Neglect, The Missing & Human TraffickingTypes of Child Abuse - correct answer Physical abuse- an act of commission toward a child by the parent or caregiver that results in harm to the child or is intended to harm the child Neglect- an act of omission that can be a single event or a pattern of unsafe or inadequate care Sexual Abuse- engaging in sexual activities with children who cannot give consent and do not understand significance of sexual acts Emotional Abuse- damaging interactions between a parent or caregiver and child that are repeated resulting in the child feeling unwanted, unloved, or worthless Conditions Under the ORC That Allow a Peace Officer to Remove a Child from His/Her Caregiver - correct answer A.)If there are reasonable grounds to believe that the child is suffering from illness or injury and is not receiving proper care, as described in R.C. 2151.03, and the child's removal is necessary to prevent immediate or threatened physical or emotional harm. B.)If there are reasonable grounds to believe that the child is in immediate danger from the child's surroundings and that the child's removal is necessary to prevent immediate or threatened physical or emotional harm. C.) If there are reasonable grounds to believe that a parent, guardian, custodian, or other household member of the child's household has abused or neglected another child in the household and to believe that the child is in danger of immediate or threatened physical or emotional harm from that person. D.) If there are reasonable grounds to believe that the conduct, conditions, or surroundings of the child are endangering the health, welfare, or safety of the child. Characteristics of a Multidisciplinary Team Approach When Responding to Child Abuse - correct answer -The team generally consists of police officers, prosecutors and other court officers, social workers, counselors, victim advocates, nurses, and physicians. -Many of the teams have specific protocols in place so the response is consistent and effective, keeping the child's best interest in mind. - Many hospitals have regular meetings and training sessions regarding child abuse; officers are encouraged to attend. -Several jurisdictions have a child advocacy center (CAC) where the interdisciplinary team meets regularly to conduct child interviews, and make joint decisions about the investigation, treatment, management, and prosecution of abuse cases. Responsibilities of a Law Enforcement Agency in a Missing Child Case - correct answer 1.) Take prompt actions to locate the missing child 2.) Understand there is no waiting period before a child can be reported missing 3.) Immediately enter the information into NCIC 4.) Notify neighboring agencies 5.) Remove entry from NCIC if child is found Actions the the Initial Officer Assigned to the Report of a Missing Child Will Take - correct answer -conduct a preliminary interview of the person making the report -verify the child is missing What the Officer Should Do if the Initial Investigation is Completed and the Child is Still Missing - correct answer Reach out to additional resources Categories of Missing Children - correct answer -Non-family abduction -Family abduction - Runaways/ throwaways -Lost/ injured/ otherwise missing (LIM) Information an Officer Should Gather During a Preliminary Interview in a Family Abduction Missing Child Case - correct answer -determine who has custody rights -confirm the suspected family member as the actual abductor -establish the intent of the abductor -ask additional questions Why the Closure Stage Provides an Important Opportunity For Law Enforcement - correct answer To learn not only about how the runaway survived but to investigate if other crimes were being committed at home that may have caused the child to run