DCF Child Abuse and Neglect (CAAN) Exam - Q & A

DCF Child Abuse and Neglect (CAAN) Exam - Q & A Three children die as a result of child abuse in the home in the United States each____. Day How many people report child abuse when faced with an actual situation? 1/3 What is the single, leading cause of death for children ages four and younger? child abuse and neglect On average, child abuse is reported somewhere in the United States every____. 10 seconds True or False: Strangers pose the greatest risk of sexual abuse to children. False, most children are abused by people they know. True or False: Child molesters get their sexual gratification only from children. False, many child molesters also have sexual relationships with adults. The average age that child molesters first attack a child is when the molesters are_____. In their teens Which of the following actions can help stop child abuse and neglect? a. Helping a stressed-out parent by baby-sitting, making a meal for their family, or lending an understanding ear. b. Learning the signs and symptoms of child abuse so you can recognize them when you see the "red flags" c. Reporting known or suspected child abuse to the police or local child protective services agency d. All of the above Any person under the age of 18 years. A child 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. Child abuse The mistreatment of a child by a person responsible for the child's welfare that results in injury or harm to the child. Physical 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. sexual abuse A form of emotional abuse that involves excessive yelling, shaming, belittling and/or teasing of a child. Verbal abuse 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. Institutional abuse or neglect Failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care, or needed supervision. child 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. emotional neglect The following are the definition of ____________: