exam 1 Flashcards
(34 cards)
why are Kempe and caffey important
caffey’s findings led to Kempe’s which led to child abuse prevention and treatment act
identify adjectives used by PA to define child abuse
intentionally, knowingly, recklessly
definition of neglect
an act of omission, many types of behaviors or omissions in childcare and supervision can be included and must relate to the developmental level of the child
cps role
accepts reports of abuse, interviews alleged child victims/siblings/possible witnesses/nonoffendingadults, complete a fast investigation, arrange med or psych exam, risk assessment, develop safety plan
what types of questions allowed during interview
free-recall, open-ended, close-ended(only if followed w open-ended or recall prompt; yes/no)
who is Henry Kempe and what did he do for child maltreat
battered child syndrome from John caffey’s findings
law enforcement role
conduct preliminary investigation, conduct follow-up investigation
purpose of forensic interview
to obtain a statement and to support accurate and fair decision making by the involved mdt in the criminal justices and cps; cornerstone of investigation
phase 3 of forensic interview
closure; a neutral topic
who is John Caffey and what did he do for child maltreatment
multiple unexplained fracture, subdural hematoma
who is Mary Ellen wilson
9 yr old girl who got the ball moving on child maltreatment as a crime
child abuse prevention and treatment act (CAPTA)
- mandated reporting of child maltreatment
- for states to receive state funding they had to be mandated
- training
- provisions for the treatment of child abuse and neglect
CAPTA definition of child maltreatment
any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm
PA definition of perpetrator of abuse
- a person who committed child abuse
- parent of the child, spouse or former spouse of parent, person 18+ responsible for child’s welfare or who lives w the child
PA’s definition of ‘recent’ act
act or failure to act within 2 yrs of the report
definition of physical abuse
non accidental physical injury that’s inflicted by parent, caregiver, or another person who has responsibility for the child
TEN-4
t: torso
e: ear
n: neck
4: less than 4 or equal to 4 yrs OR less than 4 months, any bruising anywhere
definition of sexual abuse
the employment, use, persuasion, inducement, enticement, or coercion of any child to engage in, or assist any other person to engage in, any sexually explicit conduct or simulation of such conduct for the purpose of producing a visual depiction of such conduct
signs of sexual abuse
rape, in cases of the caretaker or interfamilial relationships, statutory rape, molestation, prostitution, or other forms of sexual exploitation of children, or incest w children
types of neglect
physical, medical, educational, emotional, mental health
process of making a child abuse report in PA
- call 911 if immediate danger
- call childline or make an online report
- make written report within 48 hrs (PA CY-47)
what is a multidisciplinary team (mdt)
a group of professionals from specific, distinct disciplines that collaborate from point of report and throughout the resolution of a child abuse investigation and intervention
mdt purpose
create an approach that facilitates efficient interagency communication and info sharing, ongoing involvement of key individuals and support for children and families
phase 1 of forensic interview: pre substantive phase
intro and engagement (observers/cameras). interview instructions, narrative practice (build rapport, evaluate episodic memory)
