Chapter 7 - Crimes against persons - Unit 2 - Lesson 3 & 4

Question 1

Stalking

Answer 1

occurs when the suspect willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows, harasses, or cyberstalks the victim

Question 2

Aggravated stalking

Answer 2

Stalking and makes a credible threat to the victim.

Question 3

Credible threat

Answer 3

is a verbal or non-verbal threat, that places someone in reasonable fear for their safety

Question 4

Cyberstalk

Answer 4

Stalking using electronic mail or electronic communication

Question 5

Child abuse

Answer 5

Intentionally inflicting or encouraging another person to inflict physical or mental injury to a child younger than 18

Question 6

Mental injury

Answer 6

is an injury to the intellectual or psychological health of a child

Question 7

Aggravated child abuse

Answer 7

• committed aggravated battery upon a child,
• willfully tortured a child,
• maliciously punished a child,
• caged a child, or
• committed child abuse, causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement.

Question 8

Child neglect

Answer 8

When a caregiver fails to provide food, clothing, shelter, and medical services essential for the well-being of a child

Question 9

Abusive Head Trauma

Answer 9

an injury to the head and brain of an infant or child younger than six years of age, usually as the result of violent shaking or blunt impact