CMAS 258N Final Exam CORRECT 100%
Henry Kempe - ANSWER Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of
Colorado School of Medicine; Published the article "The Battered-Child Syndrome"
Mary Ellen Wilson - ANSWER First child abuse case that was recognized
-whipped and cut
-no laws to remove/save her
-court had to prove that she was treated worse than an animal to be removed
-no laws came for 100 years
What is CAPTA? - ANSWER -provides minimum standards for maltreatment
-states can add statutes to gain funding
-funding for prosecution, investigating, prevention, assessments, and treatment(
enacted 100 years after Mary Ellen)
How does CAPTA define child maltreatment? - ANSWER any fact or failure to act on
part of parent or caregiver, results in harm, death, and imminent risk
-nonaccidental
What are the adjectives PA used to define child abuse? - ANSWER Intentionally,
knowingly, and Recklessly
How does PA define a perpetrator of commission of abuse? - ANSWER Person who
committed abuse
-parent of child-spouse or former spouse of parent
-paramour or former paramour
-Child 14+ that is responsible for child (babysitter)
-Child 14+ that resides in house
-18+ not living in home or care (aunt/uncle)
How does PA define perpetrator of omission? - ANSWER Know abuse is happening
-parent-spouse or former spouse
-paramour or former paramour
-18+ who resides in house
-18+ that is responsible for child
How does PA define recent acts of abuse? - ANSWER within 2 years
physical abuse definition - ANSWER A non-accidental physical injury
Unlawful corporal punishment or injury
Willfully causing or permitting unjustifiable physical pain
signs of physical abuse - ANSWER -unexplained bruises
-mobility changes
, -changes in behavior
-abuses animals
-cries when going home
-reports injury
-parent gives conflicting explanation
-changes in interaction with caregiver and or adults
-shrinks when adult approaches
-parent describes child in a negative way
Sexual Abuse - ANSWER -employment, use, persuasion, inducement, enticement or
coercion of any child to engage in sexually explicit conduct to produce visual depictions
-rape, molestation, prostitution and other sexual acts that harms health and welfare-
looking at intimate parts
Sexual abuse signs - ANSWER -difficulty walking or standing
-refuse to change for gym
-nightmares and bed wetting
-changes in appetite
-bizarre inappropriate sexual behavior-becomes pregnant or has STDs
-runs away from home-reports abuse
-attach to new adults quickly
-injure themselves by cutting or eating disorders-abuses drugs or alcohol
-attempts suicide
medical neglect - ANSWER Involves a failure to provide necessary treatment for
injuries, illnesses, or other health conditions.
psychological neglect - ANSWER failure to provide basic social stimulation
Role of DA/prosecutor - ANSWER -guide field investigation
-assess evidence for court
-develops case
-assist in drafting search warrant
-negotiate bail
-prepare witness for court
-present case at trial (state's case)
Purpose of forensic interview - ANSWER to obtain a statement from a child, in a
developmentally and culturally sensitive, unbiased and fact-finding manner
MDT - ANSWER Group of individuals with different disciplines that collaborates from
report and throughout family involvement with CAC
-facilitates efficient communication and information sharing
CAC services - ANSWER -therapy
-medical exams
Henry Kempe - ANSWER Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of
Colorado School of Medicine; Published the article "The Battered-Child Syndrome"
Mary Ellen Wilson - ANSWER First child abuse case that was recognized
-whipped and cut
-no laws to remove/save her
-court had to prove that she was treated worse than an animal to be removed
-no laws came for 100 years
What is CAPTA? - ANSWER -provides minimum standards for maltreatment
-states can add statutes to gain funding
-funding for prosecution, investigating, prevention, assessments, and treatment(
enacted 100 years after Mary Ellen)
How does CAPTA define child maltreatment? - ANSWER any fact or failure to act on
part of parent or caregiver, results in harm, death, and imminent risk
-nonaccidental
What are the adjectives PA used to define child abuse? - ANSWER Intentionally,
knowingly, and Recklessly
How does PA define a perpetrator of commission of abuse? - ANSWER Person who
committed abuse
-parent of child-spouse or former spouse of parent
-paramour or former paramour
-Child 14+ that is responsible for child (babysitter)
-Child 14+ that resides in house
-18+ not living in home or care (aunt/uncle)
How does PA define perpetrator of omission? - ANSWER Know abuse is happening
-parent-spouse or former spouse
-paramour or former paramour
-18+ who resides in house
-18+ that is responsible for child
How does PA define recent acts of abuse? - ANSWER within 2 years
physical abuse definition - ANSWER A non-accidental physical injury
Unlawful corporal punishment or injury
Willfully causing or permitting unjustifiable physical pain
signs of physical abuse - ANSWER -unexplained bruises
-mobility changes
, -changes in behavior
-abuses animals
-cries when going home
-reports injury
-parent gives conflicting explanation
-changes in interaction with caregiver and or adults
-shrinks when adult approaches
-parent describes child in a negative way
Sexual Abuse - ANSWER -employment, use, persuasion, inducement, enticement or
coercion of any child to engage in sexually explicit conduct to produce visual depictions
-rape, molestation, prostitution and other sexual acts that harms health and welfare-
looking at intimate parts
Sexual abuse signs - ANSWER -difficulty walking or standing
-refuse to change for gym
-nightmares and bed wetting
-changes in appetite
-bizarre inappropriate sexual behavior-becomes pregnant or has STDs
-runs away from home-reports abuse
-attach to new adults quickly
-injure themselves by cutting or eating disorders-abuses drugs or alcohol
-attempts suicide
medical neglect - ANSWER Involves a failure to provide necessary treatment for
injuries, illnesses, or other health conditions.
psychological neglect - ANSWER failure to provide basic social stimulation
Role of DA/prosecutor - ANSWER -guide field investigation
-assess evidence for court
-develops case
-assist in drafting search warrant
-negotiate bail
-prepare witness for court
-present case at trial (state's case)
Purpose of forensic interview - ANSWER to obtain a statement from a child, in a
developmentally and culturally sensitive, unbiased and fact-finding manner
MDT - ANSWER Group of individuals with different disciplines that collaborates from
report and throughout family involvement with CAC
-facilitates efficient communication and information sharing
CAC services - ANSWER -therapy
-medical exams
