Child abuse

Question 1

What is the age of consent?

Answer 1

16 years old

Question 1

What is a child defined as?

Answer 1

Anyone who has not reached their 18th birthday.

Question 2

What does CAIT stand for?

Answer 2

Child abuse investigation team.

Question 3

What is child abuse defined as?

Answer 3

'’Any form of maltreatment of a child.’’

Question 4

What are the four examples of significant harm regarding child abuse?

Answer 4

1. A single traumatic event
2. Accumulation of events
3. Long term emotional, physical or sexual abuse
4. Family and social circumstances.

Question 5

What 6 agencies work together to support a child?

Answer 5

police
social care
education
health
voluntary sector
other agencies

Question 6

What does PENS stand for?

Answer 6

PENS is the mnemonic for types of child abuse.

Physical
Emotional
Neglect
Sexual