NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES NEWEST 2024 EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE
300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What does DSS promote and what do they do? - (answer) Self-reliance and self-sufficiency.
Work to prevent abuse, neglect, dependency, and exploitation of vulnerable individuals, children, and
their families.
Where can you find a DSS office? - (answer) In each county
What is the main distinction between DSS and Juvenile Justice? - (answer) DSS generally addresses the
behavior of adults that results in the abuse, neglect, or dependency of the children in their care. They
focus on cases of neglect and abuse and they aim to protect children.
Juvenile Justice focuses on the behavior of juveniles. They also aim to keep juveniles safe but they also
specifically address the inappropriate or delinquent behavior of the juvenile.
What defines an abused juvenile? - (answer) Any juvenile less than 18 years of age who is a minor
victim of human trafficking or whose parent/guardian/custodian/caretaker:
1. Inflicts or allows to be inflicted upon the juvenile a serious physical injury by other than accidental
means.
2. Creates or allows to be created substantial risk of serious physical injury to the juvenile by other than
accidental means.
3. Uses or allows to be used upon the juvenile cruel or grossly inappropriate procedures or cruel/gross
inappropriate devices to modify behavior.
4. Commits, permits, or encourages the commission of a violation of the following laws by, with, or upon
the juvenile
5. Creates or allows to be created serious emotional damage to the juvenile, serious emotional damage
is evidenced by a juvenile's severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal, or aggressive behavior to himself or
others.
6. Encourages, directs, or approves of delinquent acts involving moral turpitude committed by the
juvenile: fraud, larceny, prostitution, etc.
7. Commits or allows to be committed an offense like human trafficking, involuntary servitude, and
sexual servitude against the child.
,NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES NEWEST 2024 EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE
300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What is moral turpitude? - (answer) Acts which evidence a depraved mind or disregard for acceptable
societal standards
What are some of the laws that a guardian (or someone in that role) allows to be violated or violates
themselves to constitute an abused juvenile? - (answer) 1. First degree rape: G.S. 14-27.1
2. First degree statutory sexual offense: G.S. 14-27.29
3. Statutory sex offense with a child by an adult offender: G.S. 14-28
4. Sexual act by a custodian: G.S. 14-31
5. Preparation of obscene photographs, slides, or motion pictures of a juvenile: G.S. 14-190.5
What are some examples of child abuse? - (answer) Incest, broken bones, burns, bites, bruises, cuts,
severe anxiety related to the abuse, etc.
What is a caretaker? - (answer) Any person other than a parent, guardian, or custodian who has
responsibility for the health and welfare of a juvenile in a residential setting.
Ex: stepparent, foster parent, and adult member of the juvenile's household, an adult relative entrusted
with juvenile's care, a potential adoptive parent during a visit or trial placement with the juvenile in the
custody of a department, house parent/cottage parent
What is a custodian? - (answer) The person or agency that has been awarded legal custody of a juvenile
by court
What is a dependent juvenile? - (answer) A juvenile in need of assistance or placement because:
- the juvenile has no parent, guardian, or custodian responsible for the juvenile's care/supervision
- the juvenile's parent, guardian, or custodian is unable to provide for the juvenile's care/supervision and
lacks an appropriate alternative child care arrangement
Who is a director? - (answer) The head of the county DSS in the county where the juvenile resides or is
found or other representatives as authorized.
,NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES NEWEST 2024 EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE
300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Who is considered a juvenile? - (answer) A person who has not reached their 18th birthday and is not
married, emancipated, or a member of the military
What is a neglected juvenile? - (answer) Any juvenile who is found to be a minor victim of human
trafficking or whose parent/guardian/custodian/caretaker:
- does not provide proper care, supervision, or discipline
- has abandoned them
- has not provided necessary medical care
- has not provided necessary remedial care
- lives in an environment injurious to the juvenile's welfare
- custody of whom has been unlawfully transferred
- has placed them for care or adoption in violation of the law
What aids in determining a juvenile's neglected status? - (answer) If there is a history in that home of a
juvenile dying from abuse or neglect or a home whether another juvenile has been subjected to abuse
or neglect by an adult who regularly lives in the house.
What are some examples of reasonable efforts? - (answer) When DSS uses preventive or reunification
services if a juvenile is remaining at home or returning home.
OR
If a court determines the juvenile should not return home, the diligent and timely use of permanency
planning services to develop and implement a permanent plan for the juvenile.
What is a safe home? - (answer) A home in which the juvenile is not at substantial risk of
physical/emotional abuse or neglect
What does juvenile court have jurisdiction over? - (answer) 1. Any case involving a juvenile who is
determined to be abused, neglected, or dependent.
2. A parent or guardian of the juvenile who has been adjudicated abused, neglected, or dependent as
long as they have been properly served with a summons.
, NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES NEWEST 2024 EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE
300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
*They do not have jurisdiction over cases involving adult defendants alleged to be guilty of
abuse/neglect.*
How does a juvenile court keep its jursidiction? - (answer) Once jurisdiction has been obtained, it will
continue until one of the following conditions have been met:
1. Until terminated by the court
2. Until the juvenile reaches 18
3. Until emancipation
What is the role of law enforcement when there is an LE investigation of child abuse? - (answer)
1.Provide necessary medical assistance
2. Notify DSS immediately if you believe a juvenile has been abused
3. If applicable, notify the juvenile investigator if in policy
4. Take child into temporary custody if necessary/applicable
5. Crime scenes should be handled the same as any other: protect/gather evidence, photograph injuries,
etc. May need consent or search warrant to search the crime scene.
6. Conduct interviews. If agency works with Child Advocacy Center, contact them to conduct forensic
interview in instance of alleged sexual abuse.
How should an officer handle complaints during an LE investigation of child abuse? - (answer) The
initial approach should be made in a professional manner and explain that the health/safety of the child
is being considered. Be sure to show concern and sympathy.
If a parent refuses to let you enter, probable cause is needed that there is a crime being committed
unless you are entering to save a life or prevent serious bodily harm. If your entry is denied by
parent/guardian, you may NOT enter unless you have:
1. an arrest warrant if the subject resides within the home
2. a search warrant covering the home
300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What does DSS promote and what do they do? - (answer) Self-reliance and self-sufficiency.
Work to prevent abuse, neglect, dependency, and exploitation of vulnerable individuals, children, and
their families.
Where can you find a DSS office? - (answer) In each county
What is the main distinction between DSS and Juvenile Justice? - (answer) DSS generally addresses the
behavior of adults that results in the abuse, neglect, or dependency of the children in their care. They
focus on cases of neglect and abuse and they aim to protect children.
Juvenile Justice focuses on the behavior of juveniles. They also aim to keep juveniles safe but they also
specifically address the inappropriate or delinquent behavior of the juvenile.
What defines an abused juvenile? - (answer) Any juvenile less than 18 years of age who is a minor
victim of human trafficking or whose parent/guardian/custodian/caretaker:
1. Inflicts or allows to be inflicted upon the juvenile a serious physical injury by other than accidental
means.
2. Creates or allows to be created substantial risk of serious physical injury to the juvenile by other than
accidental means.
3. Uses or allows to be used upon the juvenile cruel or grossly inappropriate procedures or cruel/gross
inappropriate devices to modify behavior.
4. Commits, permits, or encourages the commission of a violation of the following laws by, with, or upon
the juvenile
5. Creates or allows to be created serious emotional damage to the juvenile, serious emotional damage
is evidenced by a juvenile's severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal, or aggressive behavior to himself or
others.
6. Encourages, directs, or approves of delinquent acts involving moral turpitude committed by the
juvenile: fraud, larceny, prostitution, etc.
7. Commits or allows to be committed an offense like human trafficking, involuntary servitude, and
sexual servitude against the child.
,NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES NEWEST 2024 EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE
300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What is moral turpitude? - (answer) Acts which evidence a depraved mind or disregard for acceptable
societal standards
What are some of the laws that a guardian (or someone in that role) allows to be violated or violates
themselves to constitute an abused juvenile? - (answer) 1. First degree rape: G.S. 14-27.1
2. First degree statutory sexual offense: G.S. 14-27.29
3. Statutory sex offense with a child by an adult offender: G.S. 14-28
4. Sexual act by a custodian: G.S. 14-31
5. Preparation of obscene photographs, slides, or motion pictures of a juvenile: G.S. 14-190.5
What are some examples of child abuse? - (answer) Incest, broken bones, burns, bites, bruises, cuts,
severe anxiety related to the abuse, etc.
What is a caretaker? - (answer) Any person other than a parent, guardian, or custodian who has
responsibility for the health and welfare of a juvenile in a residential setting.
Ex: stepparent, foster parent, and adult member of the juvenile's household, an adult relative entrusted
with juvenile's care, a potential adoptive parent during a visit or trial placement with the juvenile in the
custody of a department, house parent/cottage parent
What is a custodian? - (answer) The person or agency that has been awarded legal custody of a juvenile
by court
What is a dependent juvenile? - (answer) A juvenile in need of assistance or placement because:
- the juvenile has no parent, guardian, or custodian responsible for the juvenile's care/supervision
- the juvenile's parent, guardian, or custodian is unable to provide for the juvenile's care/supervision and
lacks an appropriate alternative child care arrangement
Who is a director? - (answer) The head of the county DSS in the county where the juvenile resides or is
found or other representatives as authorized.
,NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES NEWEST 2024 EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE
300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Who is considered a juvenile? - (answer) A person who has not reached their 18th birthday and is not
married, emancipated, or a member of the military
What is a neglected juvenile? - (answer) Any juvenile who is found to be a minor victim of human
trafficking or whose parent/guardian/custodian/caretaker:
- does not provide proper care, supervision, or discipline
- has abandoned them
- has not provided necessary medical care
- has not provided necessary remedial care
- lives in an environment injurious to the juvenile's welfare
- custody of whom has been unlawfully transferred
- has placed them for care or adoption in violation of the law
What aids in determining a juvenile's neglected status? - (answer) If there is a history in that home of a
juvenile dying from abuse or neglect or a home whether another juvenile has been subjected to abuse
or neglect by an adult who regularly lives in the house.
What are some examples of reasonable efforts? - (answer) When DSS uses preventive or reunification
services if a juvenile is remaining at home or returning home.
OR
If a court determines the juvenile should not return home, the diligent and timely use of permanency
planning services to develop and implement a permanent plan for the juvenile.
What is a safe home? - (answer) A home in which the juvenile is not at substantial risk of
physical/emotional abuse or neglect
What does juvenile court have jurisdiction over? - (answer) 1. Any case involving a juvenile who is
determined to be abused, neglected, or dependent.
2. A parent or guardian of the juvenile who has been adjudicated abused, neglected, or dependent as
long as they have been properly served with a summons.
, NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES NEWEST 2024 EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE
300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
*They do not have jurisdiction over cases involving adult defendants alleged to be guilty of
abuse/neglect.*
How does a juvenile court keep its jursidiction? - (answer) Once jurisdiction has been obtained, it will
continue until one of the following conditions have been met:
1. Until terminated by the court
2. Until the juvenile reaches 18
3. Until emancipation
What is the role of law enforcement when there is an LE investigation of child abuse? - (answer)
1.Provide necessary medical assistance
2. Notify DSS immediately if you believe a juvenile has been abused
3. If applicable, notify the juvenile investigator if in policy
4. Take child into temporary custody if necessary/applicable
5. Crime scenes should be handled the same as any other: protect/gather evidence, photograph injuries,
etc. May need consent or search warrant to search the crime scene.
6. Conduct interviews. If agency works with Child Advocacy Center, contact them to conduct forensic
interview in instance of alleged sexual abuse.
How should an officer handle complaints during an LE investigation of child abuse? - (answer) The
initial approach should be made in a professional manner and explain that the health/safety of the child
is being considered. Be sure to show concern and sympathy.
If a parent refuses to let you enter, probable cause is needed that there is a crime being committed
unless you are entering to save a life or prevent serious bodily harm. If your entry is denied by
parent/guardian, you may NOT enter unless you have:
1. an arrest warrant if the subject resides within the home
2. a search warrant covering the home
