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4 types of maltreatment - ANSWER -physical abuse
-sexual abuse
-neglect
-psychological maltreatment
8th century Roman Law "Rule of thumb" - ANSWER you can discipline your kid with
anything the width of your thumb
Federal definition abuse - ANSWER -Child abuse prevention and treatment act (capta)
the definition of child maltreatment- any recent act or failure to act on the part of a
parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, or sexual
abuse or exploitation (harm is a required outcome)= harm standard
-an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk or serious harm=
endangerment standard
State definition abuse - ANSWER - "child abuse"= intentionally, knowingly or recklessly
causing
1. Bondily injury to a child
2. Serious mental injury of a child
3. Sexual abuse or exploitation of a child
4. Serious physical neglect of a child
5. The death of a child
, Sexual Abuse - ANSWER - The employment, use, persuasion, inducement, enticement,
or coercion of a child to engage in or assist another individual to engage in sexually
explicit conduct, which includes but is not limited to:
1. Looking at sexual or other intimate parts of a child or another individual for the
purpose of sexual arousal or desire
2. Participating in sexually explicit conversation
3. Actual or simulated sexual activity or nudity for the purpose of stimulation or
gratification
4. Actual or simulated sexual activity for the purpose of producing visual depiction
Consent - ANSWER -Legal age of consent in sexual activity in pa is 16
-maximum number of years between a child legally consenting to sex in pa and a sexual
partner is 4 years
physical abuse - ANSWER -intentionally, knowingly or recklessly:
1. Causing injury -often results in bruising ex. kicking, shaking child, slapping
Psychological maltreatment - ANSWER -intentionally causing mental injury to a child
Often involves:
Frequent and harsh criticism
Perceived aggression, threats
Exposure to domestic violence
Mandated reporter - ANSWER -A person who is required to make a report of suspected
child abuse
Who is a mandated reporter - ANSWER Doctor, teacher, psychologist, priest
Anyone who accepts responsibility for the care of a child aka an authorized adult
Correct Solutions
4 types of maltreatment - ANSWER -physical abuse
-sexual abuse
-neglect
-psychological maltreatment
8th century Roman Law "Rule of thumb" - ANSWER you can discipline your kid with
anything the width of your thumb
Federal definition abuse - ANSWER -Child abuse prevention and treatment act (capta)
the definition of child maltreatment- any recent act or failure to act on the part of a
parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, or sexual
abuse or exploitation (harm is a required outcome)= harm standard
-an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk or serious harm=
endangerment standard
State definition abuse - ANSWER - "child abuse"= intentionally, knowingly or recklessly
causing
1. Bondily injury to a child
2. Serious mental injury of a child
3. Sexual abuse or exploitation of a child
4. Serious physical neglect of a child
5. The death of a child
, Sexual Abuse - ANSWER - The employment, use, persuasion, inducement, enticement,
or coercion of a child to engage in or assist another individual to engage in sexually
explicit conduct, which includes but is not limited to:
1. Looking at sexual or other intimate parts of a child or another individual for the
purpose of sexual arousal or desire
2. Participating in sexually explicit conversation
3. Actual or simulated sexual activity or nudity for the purpose of stimulation or
gratification
4. Actual or simulated sexual activity for the purpose of producing visual depiction
Consent - ANSWER -Legal age of consent in sexual activity in pa is 16
-maximum number of years between a child legally consenting to sex in pa and a sexual
partner is 4 years
physical abuse - ANSWER -intentionally, knowingly or recklessly:
1. Causing injury -often results in bruising ex. kicking, shaking child, slapping
Psychological maltreatment - ANSWER -intentionally causing mental injury to a child
Often involves:
Frequent and harsh criticism
Perceived aggression, threats
Exposure to domestic violence
Mandated reporter - ANSWER -A person who is required to make a report of suspected
child abuse
Who is a mandated reporter - ANSWER Doctor, teacher, psychologist, priest
Anyone who accepts responsibility for the care of a child aka an authorized adult
