Child Abuse

Question 1

who reports child maltx?

Answer 1

1. professionals (doctors, therapists)
2. anonymous
3. friends, neighbors, relatives

Question 2

who were most common the victims?

Answer 2

Infants most vulnerable and most reported

More girls than boys, Mostly white

Question 3

What are the most common types of maltreatment?

Answer 3

Neglect, sexual abuse, physical abuse

Question 4

How many children died from abuse or neglect?

Answer 4

2.2 % are fatal

Boys have higher mortality than girls

Question 5

Who abused and neglected children?

Answer 5

Btween 18-44 y/o
More than ½ are women b/c they are primary caretakers
Parents (biological and not)

Question 6

what were the services received?

Answer 6

Prevention and post response services

Modeling taught for parents who are stressed and cant manage emotions

Question 7

why do professionals only report half the incidents?

Answer 7

Confusions or misunderstanding about reporting laws and procedures

Lack of knowledge or awareness of warning signs/clues

Feel they are being judgemental or accusatory, want to be liked

Question 8

how to Recognizing the symptoms of child abuse

Answer 8

Listen to Children
Report Concerns of Abuse (be self aware)
Take Action

Question 9

how do you know when to report signs?

Answer 9

presence of a single sign doesnt prove abuse is occurring in a family

When signs appear repeatedly or in combo, should take closer look at situation and consider the possibility

Question 10

how to recognize child abuse or neglect in child?

Answer 10

sudden change in behavior or school performance

no help for physical/medical problems brought to the parents’ attention

learning problems that cant be attributed to physical or psychological causes

always watchful

Lacks supervision

overly compliant, passive, or withdrawn

Comes to school or other activities early, stays late, and does not want to go home

Question 11

how to recognize child abuse or neglect in the parent?

Answer 11

shows apathy for child

Denies existence of/blames child for child’s problems in school or home

Asks teachers or caretakers to use physical discipline if child misbehaves

Sees the child as entirely bad, worthless

Demands physical/academic performance the child cant achieve

Looks to the child for care, attention, satisfaction of emotional needs

Question 12

what are the types of abuse?

Answer 12

Physical Abuse
Neglect
Sexual Abuse
Emotional Abuse

Question 13

what are the signs of physical abuse in the child?

Answer 13

unexplained burns, bites, bruises, broken bones, black eyes.

fading bruises or marks noticeable after absence from school.

frightened of parents and protests or cries when going home.

Shrinks at approach of adults.

Reports injury by a parent or adult caregiver

Question 14

how do you recognize Child Abuse or Neglect in the parent AND child?

Answer 14

Rarely touch or look at each other. (no bonding)
Consider their relationship entirely negative.
State that they do not like each other

Question 15

what are the sings of physical abuse in the parent?

Answer 15

Offers conflicting, unconvincing, no explanation for child’s injury. (inconsistent)
Describes child as “evil,” or other negative way.
Uses harsh physical discipline.
Has a history of abuse as a child

Question 16

what are the normal bruising areas?

Answer 16

Elbows
Knees
Shin

Question 17

what are the suspicious bruising areas?

Answer 17

Back
Buttocks
Back of Thighs
Back of Calves

Question 18

what is the type of fracture occurring during abuse?

Answer 18

Usually twisting, not breaking in half

Usually spiral or asymmetrical fracture

Question 19

what are the signs of neglect in the child?

Answer 19

frequently absent from school.

Begs or steals food or money.

Lacks medical or dental care, immunizations, glasses.

consistently dirty and has severe body odor.

Lacks sufficient clothing for the weather.

Abuses alcohol or other drugs.

States that there is no one at home to provide care

Question 20

what are the signs of neglect in the parent?

Answer 20

indifferent to the child.
Seems apathetic or depressed.
Behaves irrationally or in a bizarre manner.
Is abusing alcohol or other drugs

Question 21

what are the signs of sexual abuse in the child?

Answer 21

difficulty walking or sitting.
Suddenly refuses to change for gym or to participate in physical activities.
Reports nightmares or bedwetting.
Experiences a sudden change in appetite

Question 22

what can happen to a child after sexual abuse?

Answer 22

Demonstrates bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual sexual knowledge or behavior.
Becomes pregnant or contracts a venereal disease, particularly if under age 14.
Runs away.
Reports sexual abuse by a parent or another adult caregiver

Question 23

what are the signs of sexual abuse in the parent?

Answer 23

unduly protective of the child or severely limits the child’s contact with other children, especially of the opposite sex.
Is secretive and isolated.
Is jealous or controlling with family members

Question 24

what are the signs of emotional maltx in the child?

Answer 24

extremes in behavior, such as overly compliant or demanding behavior, extreme passivity, or aggression.
Is either inappropriately adult (parenting other children, for example) or inappropriately infantile
delayed in physical or emotional development.
Has attempted suicide
lack of attachment to parent

Question 25

what are the signs of emotional maltx in the parent?

Answer 25

Constantly blames, belittles, or berates the child.
Is unconcerned about the child and refuses to consider offers of help for the child’s problems.
Overtly rejects the child

Question 26

what is the NYS child abuse protocol?

Answer 26

No institution shall take retaliatory personnel action against an employee who made a repost to SCR.
No institution shall demand that prior approval is necessary before a mandated reporter reports suspected child abuse or maltx

Question 27

who are mandated reporters?

Answer 27

Medical Professionals
Social Workers
Nurses
Emergency room staff
School staff

Question 28

what types of child abuse is considered enough to report to NYS?

Answer 28

Reasonable Cause to Suspect
Immunity From Liability
Lack of Food, Clothing, Shelter
Inadequate Attention To Hazards
Abandonment
Lack of Medical Care
Educational Neglect
Condoning Maladaptive behavior

Question 29

what tactics to use when talking to kids about abuse

Answer 29

Find a private place
Sit next to the child
Keep questions simple
Remain calm
Be honest, open, up-front, supportive
Be an advocate
Listen to The Child
Be truthful; do not make promises that you cannot keep.
Report the situation immediately

Question 30

what not to do when talking to kids about abuse?

Answer 30

Don’t
Overreact
Make judgment/promises
Interrogate or investigate
Suggest answers to the child
Probe or press for answers that the child seems unwilling or unable to give

Question 31

what is an interview technique for talking to kids about abuse?

Answer 31

DONT use leading questions that contain..
an answer
choice of answers
name the suspected offender before child does
explicit details of the offense
interviewers assumptions