Crais Final Flashcards
(128 cards)
What is physical abuse?
Damage to tissues or bones by other than accidental means, discipline that leaves a mark.
What constitutes sexual abuse?
Intercourse, oral sex, anal sex, exhibition, fondling, kissing with adults.
What should be reported within the family?
Report to CAS (Children’s Aid Society).
What should be reported outside the family?
Report to police.
What is the Duty to Report?
Workers have a legal obligation to report suspected child abuse.
What is neglect in the context of child abuse?
Parents fail to provide for basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, medical care, supervision, education.
What is emotional abuse and why is it hard to prove?
The hardest to prove, most prevalent; involves repeated criticism, lack of love, and hindering the development of self.
List possible signs of child abuse.
- Arrives at school early and leaves late
- Doesn’t want to go home
- Compliant, shy, withdrawn
- Nervous, hyperactive, aggressive
- Unexplained injuries
- Complains about parent’s partner
- Goes to bathroom with difficulty
- Inadequately dressed for weather
- Wears long sleeves in summer
What are signs of abusive caregivers?
- Shows little concern for child’s problems
- Takes long to seek health care
- Gives different explanations for injuries
- Complains about irrelevant problems
- Blames a third party
What are signs of abusive parents?
- Reluctant to share information
- Uses alcohol or drugs
- Has no support network
- Very strict disciplinarians
- Were abused as children
What are presumptive indicators of child sexual abuse?
- Direct reports from children
- Pregnancy
- Preadolescent venereal disease
- Genital bruises or injuries
What is Shaken Baby Syndrome?
A serious brain injury from forcefully shaking an infant, also known as abusive head trauma.
What is the Child Abuse Accommodation Syndrome?
A model explaining how children may not report abuse due to their compliant nature and the grooming process by the abuser.
List the 5 stages of the Child Abuse Accommodation Syndrome.
- Abuse
- Secrecy
- Accommodation
- Disclosure
- Suppression
What are some interventions for an abused child?
- Must report
- Provide a safe atmosphere
- Educate parents
- Play therapy, family therapy
What interventions may be needed for adults sexually abused as children?
- Long-term therapy
- Psychiatric assessment
- Support groups
- Specialized books
What are the intervention goals for perpetrators of sexual abuse?
- Take full responsibility
- Control behavior
- Express feelings of shame, fear, anger, guilt
What defines bullying?
Aggressive behavior intended to cause distress or harm, occurring repeatedly over time.
What is cyberbullying?
Online bullying involving hurtful messages, rumors, threats, and sharing unflattering pictures.
What percentage of Canadian parents have at least one child that has been a victim of bullying?
47%.
Who is at risk of being bullied?
- Those with few friends
- Those with disabilities
- Overweight children
- LGBTQ2S+ children
List intervention strategies for bullying.
- Schoolwide climate discouraging bullying
- Survey students
- Train staff
- Develop consistent rules
- Discuss bullying in classes
What hotline can be called for help regarding bullying?
1-800-668-6868 for Kids Help Phone.
What should be done to support affected children and families?
- Keep them safe
- Encourage resilience
- Educate on the offender’s issues