CMAS Exam Study Material+ Questions 100%
Correct Solutions
Rule of Thumb - ANSWER mans right to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his
thumb
Proverbs 13:24 - ANSWER "He that Spareth the Rod..." if you don't discipline your child
you're doing a dis-service
Children/Father - ANSWER Children were property and responsibility of their fathers
Up until 1875 - ANSWER Era before organized child protection
1875-1962 - ANSWER Child protection through non-governmental societies
1962 - ANSWER Modern era, government sponsored child protective services. Battered
Child Syndrome, amendments identified CPS as part of public child welfare
1874 - ANSWER case of mary ellen wilson
Mary Ellen Wilson - ANSWER (1874), mother gave her up after father died, foster
mother whipped her and cut her with scissors. Neighbor reported it but police and court
did not do anything. Neighbor went to Henry Bergh, founder of ASPCA, and Bergh got
his lawyer to convince judge to remove Mary.
1875 - ANSWER New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC)
, New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children - ANSWER (1875) Founded by
Henry Bergh, who first founded ASPCA. Non-governmental charity to child protection
1974 - ANSWER Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) - ANSWER authorized federal funds
to improve states response to physical abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse
Child Maltreatment by CAPTA - ANSWER harm standard, endangerment standard
Types of child maltreatment - ANSWER Physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect (physical,
educational, medical), psychological maltreatment
Child Abuse definition (in PA) - ANSWER intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing
bodily injury, mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, physical neglect, or death of a
child
Recent - ANSWER act or failure to act within 2 years
Perpetrator - ANSWER person who has committed child abuse
Legal age of consent for sexual activity in Pa - ANSWER 16 years old
Maximum number of years between a child legally consenting to sex in Pa - ANSWER 4
years
Correct Solutions
Rule of Thumb - ANSWER mans right to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his
thumb
Proverbs 13:24 - ANSWER "He that Spareth the Rod..." if you don't discipline your child
you're doing a dis-service
Children/Father - ANSWER Children were property and responsibility of their fathers
Up until 1875 - ANSWER Era before organized child protection
1875-1962 - ANSWER Child protection through non-governmental societies
1962 - ANSWER Modern era, government sponsored child protective services. Battered
Child Syndrome, amendments identified CPS as part of public child welfare
1874 - ANSWER case of mary ellen wilson
Mary Ellen Wilson - ANSWER (1874), mother gave her up after father died, foster
mother whipped her and cut her with scissors. Neighbor reported it but police and court
did not do anything. Neighbor went to Henry Bergh, founder of ASPCA, and Bergh got
his lawyer to convince judge to remove Mary.
1875 - ANSWER New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC)
, New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children - ANSWER (1875) Founded by
Henry Bergh, who first founded ASPCA. Non-governmental charity to child protection
1974 - ANSWER Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) - ANSWER authorized federal funds
to improve states response to physical abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse
Child Maltreatment by CAPTA - ANSWER harm standard, endangerment standard
Types of child maltreatment - ANSWER Physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect (physical,
educational, medical), psychological maltreatment
Child Abuse definition (in PA) - ANSWER intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing
bodily injury, mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, physical neglect, or death of a
child
Recent - ANSWER act or failure to act within 2 years
Perpetrator - ANSWER person who has committed child abuse
Legal age of consent for sexual activity in Pa - ANSWER 16 years old
Maximum number of years between a child legally consenting to sex in Pa - ANSWER 4
years
