Identifying child abuse and neglect(DCF,CAAN) | l Updated 2023/2024

Identifying child abuse and neglect(DCF,CAAN) | l Updated 2023/2024 1. Three children die as a result of child abuse in the home in the United States each: You selected the correct answer: Day 2. How many people report child abuse when faced with an actual situation? You selected the correct answer: 1/3 3. What is the single, leading cause of death for children ages four and younger? You selected the correct answer: Child abuse and neglect 4. On average, child abuse is reported somewhere in the United States every: You selected the correct answer: 10 seconds 5. Strangers pose the greatest risk of sexual abuse to children. You selected the correct answer: False, most children are abused by people they know. 6. Child molesters get their sexual gratification only from children. You selected the correct answer: False, many child molesters also have sexual relationships with adults. 7. The average age that child molesters first attack a child is when the molesters are: You selected the correct answer: In their teens 8. Which of the following actions can help stop child abuse and neglect? You selected the correct answer: All of the above - Child Any person under the age of 18 years. Child Abuse Any willful act or threatened act that results in any physical, mental, or sexual abuse, injury, or harm that causes or is likely to cause the child's physical, mental, or emotional health to be significantly impaired. Physical Abuse 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 Sexual contact or interaction between a child and an adult or older child. Includes indecent exposure, fondling, touching sexual organs, forcible rape, sodomy, exploitation, and showing pornography. Verbal Abuse A form of emotional abuse that involves excessive yelling, shaming, belittling and/or teasing of a child. Institutional Abuse or Neglect Situations of known or suspected child abuse or neglect that occur at a private school, public or private child care center, residential home, institution, facility, or agency where the alleged perpetrator is an employee or any other person at such institution responsible for the child's care. Neglect Failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care, or needed supervision. Emotional Neglect Failure to provide support, acceptance, attention, warmth, supervision, and normal living experiences for a child to the extent that the child is impaired in ability to function normally in performance and behavior. Harm Anything to a child's health or welfare that can occur when any person:inflicts, or allows to be inflicted, upon the child physical, mental, or emotional injury;commits, or allows to be committed, sexual battery, or lewd or lascivious acts against a child;allows, encourages, or forces the sexual exploitation of a child;exploits a child, or allows a child to be exploited;abandons the child;neglects the child;exposes a child to a controlled substance or alcohol;uses mechanical devices, unreasonable restraints, or extended periods of isolation to control a child;engages in violent behavior that demonstrates a wanton disregard for the presence of a child and could reasonably result in serious injury to the child:negligently fails to protect a child in his or her care from inflicted physical, cognitive, or sexual injury caused by the acts of another;has allowed a child's sibling to die as a result of abuse, abandonment, or the child unavailable for the purpose of impeding or avoiding a protective investigation unless the court determines that the parent, legal custodian, or caregiver was fleeing from a situation involving domestic violence. Inadequate Supervision When a child is left alone in a situation beyond their physical and emotional development level or when a child is left in the care of someone who does not provide adequate supervision. Lack of Adequate Shelter When the child is exposed to structurally unsafe housing, exposed wiring, inadequate or unsafe heating, or unsanitary housing conditions. Lack of Adequate Clothing/Good Hygiene When a child suffers, or is likely to suffer, from physical or emotional health conditions resulting from inadequate clothing, improper hygiene, and uncleanness. Lack of Adequate Nutrition When the caretaker has regularly failed to provide, or make available, adequate food to the child, which can cause malnutrition over a long period of time. Lack of Dental/Medical Care When a medical or dental condition is left untreated, possibly resulting in serious or long-term harm to the child. Lack of Love and Attention (Failure to Thrive) When the parents deny satisfying or fulfilling relationships, thus avoiding most interactions as a method of avoiding rejection and failure. The lack of support, emotional care, or love can cause the infant and/or child's weight to fall below the fifth percentile for age. Lack of Providing Access to Education When education is not enforced by the parents, thereby contributing to the child's absence from school - leading to the lack of education and leading to truancy. Florida Abuse Hotline Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll free telephone number . Immunity Exemption from civil or criminal charges resulting from reporting "in good faith." - Shaking a baby or young child can cause - Permanent brain damage Paralysis Blindness Seizures Developmental delays Broken bones Death To prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome: - Make sure those who care for young children know the dangers of shaking a baby Be careful during play or physical activity You can cope with a crying baby or child by: - Taking deep, slow breaths Taking a break Asking for help Counting to 10 Behavioral signs are observable in the way a child acts. For example, children may: - Have nightmares Flinch when a hand or object comes close Sound depressed Hurt themselves on purpose Bully others Physical signs are observable in the appearance of a child. For example, you may see: - Bruises and welts in various stages of healing Missing hair or visible scalp Handprints or fingerprints Broken or fractured bones Burns What are some examples of things that might be observed or shared with you that could help you recognize the signs of abuse or neglect? - Blames or belittles the child Talks about the child as bad or evil Smells of alcohol/drugs or seems to be under the influence Fails to keep appointments Seems unconcerned with the child Mentions financial problems Talks about divorce, death, or illness Admits to alcohol or substance abuse Talks about domestic violence or shows signs of it You are a caregiver for four-year-olds. You have known one of the boys in your class and his family for about six months. The mother is divorced and is raising the boy and his older sister by herself. The father sees the children once in a while. The mother dates and leaves the boy at night with his older sister to supervise him. Lately, the boy has been coming to school with various cuts and bruises. Each time you ask his mother about the marks, she explains what has happened. Today, the child came to your program with what looks like cigarette burns on his right leg. He also has a fresh bruise on his arm. When you try to ask him about it, he will not talk to you. He seems very withdrawn. - The correct answer is "Suspect A