Crimes Against Children (Benchmark 3) Flashcards
What is the importance of keeping DCF informed when dealing with juvenile cases?
Decide whether the abuse or neglect happened.
How may a prosecutor assist in an abuse of a juvenile case and why it yields positive results?
Consult whether more evidence is needed and if it meets the elements of the crime
Why is an officer’s resiliency important while working on cases involving abuse of a child?
To ensure a poor investigation isn’t conducted
Who is able to place a child into Police Protective Custody and for what reasons?
The Officer only, and the reason must be when the child meets the CINC threshold or reasonable belief
What is the Isolation of Affect?
An emotional barrier or wall used as a defense mechanism.
What are the 3 types of Child Injury Causation?
1) Accidental
2) Endangered
3) Inflicted
What are child abuse physical findings in lacerations?
Fall impacts
Inflicted characteristics
Name examples of Bruising Aging
5 days - Red with swelling
7 days - Red-Purple-Blue
10 days - Green
What are Mongolian spots?
Pigmentation that can appear as bruises. Can be diagnosed.
What is the new name for Shaken Baby Syndrome?
Abusive Head Trauma
Burn red flags examples:
-Unexplained delay in treatment
-Someone other than immediate caregiver seeks medical treatment
-Medical treatment sought.
What is an emulsion burn?
Burn from hot water
Do officers have legal protections to interview children at schools?
Yes, KSA 38-2226
What are the interrogation Goals?
- Get an admission to the involvement in the act
- Get a full confession to the episodic details of the act
-Document the confession
Types of interviewing used by Breiner
Trauma based interviewing
Cognitive interviewing
