Child abuse, Child neglect & vulnerable adult Flashcards
New born
an infant that is 10 days or younger
Child neglect cases include
- abandoned or unattended
- without supervision
- suffering from malnutrition
- without proper shelter
- unlawfully keep out of school
for child neglect cases officer shall notify
Supervisor and CPS
Child abuse cases officer shall notify
Super visor, CPS, CVAA ( child and vulnerable adult abuse unit )
For abandoned child officer shall notify
sector supervisor, CVAA, CPS
Maryland infant safe haven law is
has up to 10 days from the birth to invoke Safe Haven anonymously and safely leave a baby with a responsible adult at a designated location.
who should an officer notify if a new born is brought to a PGPD facility for Safe haven law
sector supervisor, CVAA, CPS
What and who to contact for vulnerable adult cases
APS, CVAA and conduct case record
What type of cases do CVAA investagtes
- all physical and sexual abuse and exploitation where the victim is less then 18 and the suspect is household or family member
- all cases involving the physical or sexual abuse of vulnerable adults
- all cases of parental abduction an custody disputes rise to level of criminal offense
- all cases of child abandonment