3 - Child Physical Flashcards
Here an adult falsifies symptoms in a child to meet their own psychological needs.
Munchausen by Proxy
This recognizes CPA if injuries are present or last longer than 48 hours
Harm Standard
Here children may be recognized as victims if they are at risk for injury
Endangerment Standard
Examples of endangering children (2)
Home Alone
Toxins/Lighters in reach
Physical punishment and discipline are affected by…
Cultural & Societal Standards/Fx Practices
T/F Use of corporal punishment/spanking is correlated with violence in adulthood.
TRUE
Legal issues in child abuse? (4) DBDC
Definition needs to be objective & clear
Balance between child & parent rights
Differences in laws & definitions
Challenges with enforcement
Risk factors - age?
1- 0-5
2- 6-11
T/F Girls have a greater risk of abuse.
FALSE - males & more severe
Higher abuse rates in what type of family?
Socioeconomic disadvantage
These children are also more likely to be abused
Premature
Disabilities
LBW
Older or younger parents are more often perpetrators.
Younger
Mother or Father more likely to abuse?
Mothers
In non-biological parents, who is more likely to abuse?
Fathers
These parents are more likely to physically abuse.
Single low SE parents