Child Abuse and Neglect

Question 1

Child abuse and neglect occurs in all socio-economic _________ as well as in _________.

Answer 1

families

child care programs

Question 2

Child abuse is more prevalent than you may think, and you may be the only person in a position to intervene. You have not only a _____obligation to intervene, but a ______ obligation to report it.

Answer 2

moral

legal

Question 3

For more information about child abuse and neglect, you can call the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence (1-800-500-1119) or the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence at 1-888-956-7273. You are a _________ reporter of child abuse.

Answer 3

mandated reporter

Question 4

three children die of child abuse in the home in the united states each

Answer 4

day

Question 5

how many people report child abuse when faced with an actual situation

Answer 5

1/3

Question 6

what is the single, leading cause of death for children ages four or younger?

Answer 6

child abuse and neglect

Question 7

on average, child abuse is reported somewhere in the US every

Answer 7

10 seconds

Question 8

T/F

strangers pose the greatest risk of sexual abuse to children

Answer 8

false

Question 9

T/F

child molesters get their sexual gratification only from children

Answer 9

false

Question 10

the average age that child molesters first attack a child is when they (the attackers) are

Answer 10

in their teens

Question 11

What are the three actions that can help stop child abuse and neglect?

Answer 11

1. Helping a stressed out parents by babysitting, making a meal for their family or lending an understanding
2. Learning the signs and symptoms of child abuse so you can recognize hem when you see the “red flags”
3. reporting known or suspected child abuse to the police or local child protective services agency

Question 12

child

Answer 12

any persons under the age of 18 years

Question 13

child abuse

Answer 13

any non-accidental injury, sexual battery, or injury to the intellectual or psychological capacity of a child by the parent, adult household member, or other person responsible for the child’s welfare

Question 14

physical abuse

Answer 14

the mistreatment of a child by a person responsible for the child’s welfare that results in injury or harm to the child

Question 15

sexual abuse

Answer 15

sexual contract 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

Question 16

verbal abuse

Answer 16

a form of emotional abuses that involves excessive yelling, shaming, belittling, and/or teasing a child

Question 17

institutional abuse or neglect

Answer 17

situations of known or suspected child abuse or neglect which occurs at the institution where the person allegedly perpetrating the child abuse or neglect is an employee of a private school, public of private child care center, residential home, institution, program, or agency or any other person at such institution responsible for the child’s care.

Question 18

neglect

Answer 18

failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care, or needed supervision

Question 19

emotional neglect

Answer 19

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

Question 20

harm

Answer 20

anything to a child’s health or welfare that can occur when any person:

a) inflicts or allows to be inflicted upon the child physical, emotional, or mental injury
b) commits or allows to be committed sexual battery or lewd of lascivious acts against a child
c) allows, encourages or forces the sexual exploitation of a child
d) exploits a child or allows a child to be exploited
e) abandons a child
f) neglects a child
g) exposes a child to a controlled substance or alcohol
h) uses mechanical devices, unreasonable restraints, or extended periods of isolation to a control a child
i) engages in violent behavior that demonstrates a wanton disregard for the presence of a child and could reasonably result in serious injury to the child
j) negligently fails to protect a child in his or her care from inflicted physical, mental, or sexual injury caused by the act of another
k) has allowed a child’s sibling to die as a result of abuse, abandonment, or neglect

Question 21

inadequate supervision

Answer 21

when a child in left alone in a situation beyond their physical and emotional development level or when a child is left in the care of someone who does not provide adequate supervision

Question 22

lack of adequate shelter

Answer 22

when the child is exposed to structurally unsafe housing, exposed wiring, inadequate or unsafe heating, or unsanitary housing conditions

Question 23

lack of adequate clothing/good hygiene

Answer 23

when a child suffers or is likely to suffer from physical or emotional health conditions resulting from inadequate clothing, improper hygiene and uncleanness

Question 24

lack of adequate nutrition

Answer 24

when the caretaker has regularly failed to provide or have available adequate food to the child, which can cause malnutrition over a long period of time

Question 25

lack of dental/medical care

Answer 25

when a medical or dental condition is left untreated, possibly resulting in serious or long term harm to the child

Question 26

lack of love and attention (failure to thrive)

Answer 26

when the parents deny satisfying or fulfilling relationships, thus avoiding most interactions as a method of avoiding rejection and failure. The lack of support or emotional care or love can cause the infant and/or child's weight to fall below the fifth percentile range

Question 27

lack of providing access to education

Answer 27

when education is not enforced by the parents, thereby contributing to the child's absence from school - leading to the lack of education and leading to truancy

Question 28

florida abuse hotline

Answer 28

operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | toll free phone number 1-800-962-2873

Question 29

immunity

Answer 29

exemption from civil or criminal charges resulting from reporting "in good faith"

Question 30

examples of physical abuse

Answer 30

``` violence hitting to hurt bruising burns pulling hair scalding water ```

Question 31

examples of sexual child abuse

Answer 31

``` pictures of naked child special secrets talking about it inappropriate touching tends to lie use of dolls and how they are played with oral: stretched lips and swollen mouth ```

Question 32

examples of emotional abuse

Answer 32

``` stops talking inverted personality clinging worthless, unloved, unwanted terrorizing a child domestic violence demeaning or ridiculing a child not allowing to have friends name calling (negative) withholding food or bathroom privileges ```

Question 33

failure to thrive

Answer 33

can be an outcome of emotional abuse or lack of emotional care (holding, rocking, singing, touching, and loving) that occurs during infancy and early childhood. This can cause an infant or child's weight to drop below the fifth percentile.

Question 34

what can shaking a baby or young child cause?

Answer 34

``` brain damage mental retardation blindness death hearing loss ```

Question 35

what can you do to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome?

Answer 35

don't toss in air don't shake don't bounce on knee help stressed parents

Question 36

how can you cope with a crying baby or child?

Answer 36

``` rock them hold them make sure nothing is poking them check diaper feed them ask for help sing of play soft calming music ```

Question 37

examples of neglect

Answer 37

- left alone - in an unsafe place - lack of attention - no food or shelter - no protection from hazards

Question 38

Failure to provide____________ for a child is considered neglect. Withholding these things can cause a child to not function normally in performance and behavior. Sometimes withholding things can also be child abuse.

Answer 38

- support - acceptance - attention - warmth - supervision - normal living experiences

Question 39

The difference between abuse and neglect is that i an adult ________ withholds food, shelter, or any other necessity as a punishment, then it is abuse, but if things are without by circumstance or lack of ________, care, or education, then it is an act of neglect.

Answer 39

intentionally | awareness

Question 40

Both ____ and ___ are crimes and violations of children's human rights. It is important for you program to offer parents information on resources in your community in an effort to prevent neglect before it occurs. Be proactive-work with your families from the first day the enter your program.

Answer 40

abuse and neglect

Question 41

physical indicators of physical abuse

Answer 41

- unexplained bruises or welts - unexplained burns - unexplained broken bones - unexplained lacerations or abrasions - domestic violence

Question 42

behavioral indicators of physical abuse

Answer 42

- wary of adult contact - apprehensive when other children cry - behavioral extremes: aggressive or withdrawn - frightened of parents - afraid to go home - reports injury by parents - shows anxiety about normal activities - easily startled - wearing long sleeps in warm weather - banging, hitting or threatening play

Question 43

physical indicators of neglect

Answer 43

- consistent hunger, poor hygiene, inappropriate dress - consistent lack of supervision, especially in dangerous activities over long periods of time - unattended physical problems or medical needs ( anemia, urinary infections, diarrhea, malnutrition) - abandonment

Question 44

behavioral indicators of neglect

Answer 44

- begging, stealing food - extended stays at school (early arrival, late departure) - consistent fatigue, listlessness or falling asleep in class - alcohol or drug abuse - delinquency (thefts) - states there is no caregiver

Question 45

physical indicators of emotional abuse or neglect

Answer 45

- speech and language disorders - lags in physical development - failure to thrive

Question 46

behavioral indicators of emotional abuse or neglect

Answer 46

- habit disorders (sucking, biting, rocking) - conduct disorders (antisocial destructive) - neurotic traits (sleep disorders, inhibition of play) - psychoneurotic reactions (hysteria, obsession, compulsion, phobias) - behavior extremes (compliant/passive, aggressive/demanding) - overly adaptive behavior {(inappropriate adult, inappropriate infant) - developmental lags (mental, emotional) - self destructive behavior or attempted suicide

Question 47

physical indicators of sexual abuse

Answer 47

- difficulty in walking/sitting - torn, shredded, stained or bloody underclothing - pain or itching in genital area - pain or itching in genital area - bruises or bleeding in external genitalia, vaginal or anal areas, mouth or throat

Question 48

behavioral indicators of sexual abuse

Answer 48

- withdrawal, fantasy, or infantile behavior - bizarre, sophisticated or unusual sexual behavior or knowledge - poor peer relationships - delinquency or runaway - reports sexual assault by caregiver

Question 49

child risk factors of abuse and neglect

Answer 49

- premature - mental or physical disability - ADD - health problems - agressive behavior - undesirable attribute or personality - deformed child

Question 50

parental/family risk factors of abuse and neglect

Answer 50

- personality problems -neglect, no trust low tolerance - controlling parent - childhood abuse to parent - family structure - single parent- living situation - lack of support - abuse of alcohol/drugs - age - too young/old - financial - lack of parenting skills

Question 51

social/environmental risk factors of abuse and neglect

Answer 51

- stressful - hurricane - low economy - homeless - no access to care - live in violent or dangerous neighborhood - cultural

Question 52

misconception: child molesters are dirty old men

Answer 52

Reality In a recent study of convicted child molesters, 80% were found to have committed their first offense before the age of 30.

Question 53

misconception: Children are the most likely to be sexually assaulted by a stranger

Answer 53

Reality 75-95 % of offenders are known by and may be related to the child

Question 54

misconception the molester is retarded

Answer 54

Reality There are no differences between the convicted child molester's abilities and that of most of the general public.

Question 55

Misconception The child molester is an alcoholic or drug addict.

Answer 55

Reality Drug use is essentially nonexistent with child molesters except to break down the child's inhibitions.

Question 56

Misconception The child molester is a sexually frustrated person

Answer 56

Reality 50 % of child molesters are married. Sexuality is not the only issue in pedophilia; identification, expression problems and the need for power and control are also issues.

Question 57

Misconception The child molester is insane.

Answer 57

Reality 95% are not psychotic.

Question 58

Misconception The child molester, over time, will progress to increasingly violent acts.

Answer 58

Reality Only about 18% of child molesters show an increase in force used. 9% committed violent sexual assaults, 1% of those resulting in death

Question 59

misconception Children are at greater risk of sexual victimization from "gays" than from straight adults.

Answer 59

Reality 51% of men selected female children 21% selected both sexes Females victimized 2-1 83% of child molesters are heterosexuals

Question 60

Misconception Child molesters work in groups

Answer 60

Reality 95% of child molesters act alone

Question 61

Misconception Child molesters prefer very young children

Answer 61

Reality 14% select children 5 years or younger 46% select children between 6-11 age group 33% select young adults 7% choose various ages

Question 62

Misconception Child molesters commit other crimes

Answer 62

Reality Approximately 50% of convicted child molesters have no other criminal record

Question 63

Misconception Children lie or fantasize about sexual activities with adults.

Answer 63

In developmental terms, young children cannot make up explicit sexual information; they must be exposed to it. They speak from their own experiences. Sometimes a parent will try to get a child to report sexual abuse falsely. Primary indicators of such a report are the child's inability to describe explicitly or illustrate the act, of a grossly inconsistent account.

Question 64

misconception The sexual abuse of a child is an isolated, one-time incident.

Answer 64

Reality Child sexual abuse is usually a situation that develops gradually over a period of time and the sexual abuse occurs repeatedly.

Question 65

Misconception Nonviolent sexual behavior between a child and adult and emotionally damaging to the child.

Answer 65

Reality Although child sexual abuse may involve subtle rather than extreme force, nearly all victims will experience confusion, shame, guilt, anger and lowered sense of self-esteem, though they may reveal no obvious outward signs.

Question 66

Misconception Children provoke sexual abuse by their seductive behavior.

Answer 66

Reality Seductive behavior may be the result but is never the cause of sexual abuse. The responsibility lies with the adult offender.

Question 67

Misconception If children do not want sex, they could say "stop"

Answer 67

Reality children generally do not question the behavior of adults. They are often coerced by bribes, threats, and use of authority.

Question 68

Misconception When a boy is sexually abused, the molesting is perpetrated by male homosexuals.

Answer 68

Reality Most child sexual abuse is perpetrated by men who are heterosexual and do not find sex with other men at all attractive. Many child molesters abuse both boys and girls.

Question 69

misconception males who were sexually abused as boys all grow up to abuse children sexually

Answer 69

reality Only portions of abused boys go on to abuse children.

Question 70

the effects of child abuse and neglect can be serious and permanently affect children's ______,_______,__________ development

Answer 70

mental physical emotional

Question 71

recent scientific studies of the brain reveal that the first years of a child's life are critical to development. A child must receive adequate _________ to ensure that nerve cells in the brain develop fully.

Answer 71

stimulation

Question 72

Negative experiences, like _____ or _____ are extremely detrimental in early years. The effects of abuse can begin even before the mother gives birth.

Answer 72

trauma | neglect

Question 73

Experiences throughout childhood can impair mental abilities that may cause a child to respond with _____ and _____ to stressful or frustrating situations.

Answer 73

aggression | violence

Question 74

Academic problems caused by child abuse or neglect

Answer 74

truancy | underachievers

Question 75

behavior problems caused by child abuse or neglect

Answer 75

aggressive or withdrawn self destructive impulsive

Question 76

sexual problems caused by child abuse or neglect

Answer 76

sexually inappropriate behavior | withdrawn

Question 77

confusion about identity caused by child abuse or neglect

Answer 77

poor self image not worthy no trust depression

Question 78

medical/dental problems caused by child abuse or neglect

Answer 78

chronic pain stress disorders fertility problems (sexually abused)

Question 79

physical and emotional effects of child abuse and neglect on family:

Answer 79

- mistrust: family isolates itself - ineffective: problems get bigger - violent - non-supportive - dysfunctional - poor role model

Question 80

physical and emotional effects of child abuse and neglect on caregivers

Answer 80

- challenging to deal with disruptive behavior in children - not trained to deal with psychological issues - it is heartbreaking to worry about the children you know - stress reactions - confusion/apprehension about what to do - fear of reporting

Question 81

physical and emotional effects of child abuse and neglect on society

Answer 81

- poor employability skills - poor social interaction skills - social withdrawal (leading to isolation) - repeated patterns of abuse/neglect - culture continues to accept violence as part of life - higher medical and social service costs - lost human potential - increased crime rate

Question 82

Children who have been abused may not ______other people. Their experiences have shown them that getting close to people and trusting them causes discomfort and pain.

Answer 82

trust

Question 83

Children who have been abused need a close one-to-one relationship to develop and grow normally. They often _______ warmth, hugs, and affection at first.

Answer 83

reject

Question 84

Children who have been abused may be _____in one or more areas of their development (motor, speech, and behavior).

Answer 84

slow

Question 85

Children who have been abused may behave in one of ______ extremes: difficult to manage, destructive, and irritable, or unusually shy and anxious to please.

Answer 85

two

Question 86

Abused and neglected children have very poor ___________. Important adults in their lives have had unrealistic expectations for these children, and they often are led to believe they have caused their own abuse.

Answer 86

self images

Question 87

________of abused children may feel that you are a threat. They may be hostile and ungrateful toward you since they feel jealous, in competition, inadequate, or afraid you will learn their secrets and report them.

Answer 87

Parents

Question 88

number for the Florida Abuse Hotline and the Florida statue os operated under

Answer 88

1-800-96ABUSE 39

Question 89

the three ways to make a child abuse report

Answer 89

phone fax TDD (telephone device for the deaf)