Child Abuse and Neglect

Question 1

_______ requires investigations of suspicious physical injuries on a child in a coordinated and comprehensive way

Answer 1

Karly’s Law

Question 2

Karly’s Law Mandates

Answer 2

• children who exhibit suspicious physical injuries in the course of a child abuse investigation must receive medical attention within 48 hours
• Any person conducting an investigation, who observes suspicious physical injuries must immediately photograph the injuries
• Each county MDT must identify a designated medical provider (DMP), who is specifically trained to assess injuries that may have been caused by child abuse

Question 3

What must you do under Karly’s Law?

Answer 3

• photograph injuries, aside from those on genital regions
• get the child medical care within 48 hours
• submit photos to the DMP and get the case the DHS, but do not let DHS or anyone else complete the investigation for you

Question 4

_______ failure to meet a child’s basic physical and emotional needs

Answer 4

Neglect