exam 1

Question 1

why are Kempe and caffey important

Answer 1

caffey’s findings led to Kempe’s which led to child abuse prevention and treatment act

Question 2

identify adjectives used by PA to define child abuse

Answer 2

intentionally, knowingly, recklessly

Question 3

definition of neglect

Answer 3

an act of omission, many types of behaviors or omissions in childcare and supervision can be included and must relate to the developmental level of the child

Question 4

cps role

Answer 4

accepts reports of abuse, interviews alleged child victims/siblings/possible witnesses/nonoffendingadults, complete a fast investigation, arrange med or psych exam, risk assessment, develop safety plan

Question 5

what types of questions allowed during interview

Answer 5

free-recall, open-ended, close-ended(only if followed w open-ended or recall prompt; yes/no)

Question 6

who is Henry Kempe and what did he do for child maltreat

Answer 6

battered child syndrome from John caffey’s findings

Question 7

law enforcement role

Answer 7

conduct preliminary investigation, conduct follow-up investigation

Question 8

purpose of forensic interview

Answer 8

to obtain a statement and to support accurate and fair decision making by the involved mdt in the criminal justices and cps; cornerstone of investigation

Question 9

phase 3 of forensic interview

Answer 9

closure; a neutral topic

Question 10

who is John Caffey and what did he do for child maltreatment

Answer 10

multiple unexplained fracture, subdural hematoma

Question 11

who is Mary Ellen wilson

Answer 11

9 yr old girl who got the ball moving on child maltreatment as a crime

Question 12

child abuse prevention and treatment act (CAPTA)

Answer 12

• mandated reporting of child maltreatment
• for states to receive state funding they had to be mandated
• training
• provisions for the treatment of child abuse and neglect

Question 13

CAPTA definition of child maltreatment

Answer 13

any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm

Question 14

PA definition of perpetrator of abuse

Answer 14

• a person who committed child abuse
• parent of the child, spouse or former spouse of parent, person 18+ responsible for child’s welfare or who lives w the child

Question 15

PA’s definition of ‘recent’ act

Answer 15

act or failure to act within 2 yrs of the report

Question 16

definition of physical abuse

Answer 16

non accidental physical injury that’s inflicted by parent, caregiver, or another person who has responsibility for the child

Question 17

TEN-4

Answer 17

t: torso
e: ear
n: neck
4: less than 4 or equal to 4 yrs OR less than 4 months, any bruising anywhere

Question 18

definition of sexual abuse

Answer 18

the employment, use, persuasion, inducement, enticement, or coercion of any child to engage in, or assist any other person to engage in, any sexually explicit conduct or simulation of such conduct for the purpose of producing a visual depiction of such conduct

Question 19

signs of sexual abuse

Answer 19

rape, in cases of the caretaker or interfamilial relationships, statutory rape, molestation, prostitution, or other forms of sexual exploitation of children, or incest w children

Question 20

types of neglect

Answer 20

physical, medical, educational, emotional, mental health

Question 21

process of making a child abuse report in PA

Answer 21

• call 911 if immediate danger
• call childline or make an online report
• make written report within 48 hrs (PA CY-47)

Question 22

what is a multidisciplinary team (mdt)

Answer 22

a group of professionals from specific, distinct disciplines that collaborate from point of report and throughout the resolution of a child abuse investigation and intervention

Question 23

mdt purpose

Answer 23

create an approach that facilitates efficient interagency communication and info sharing, ongoing involvement of key individuals and support for children and families

Question 24

phase 1 of forensic interview: pre substantive phase

Answer 24

intro and engagement (observers/cameras). interview instructions, narrative practice (build rapport, evaluate episodic memory)

Question 25

phase 2 of forensic interview: substantive

Answer 25

open transition to topic of concern, gathering info (who/what/when/where/how and possibly why)

Question 26

challenges of forensic interview/investigation

Answer 26

victim is a child, witnessless crime, issues of memory/suggestibility, leading questions/coaching, false allegations/misinterpretations. complaint victims, roadblocks to disclosure

Question 27

what type of info obtained based on child’s development

Answer 27

age 3: who
age 4: who, what, where
age 5-6: who, what, where, how
age 7-8: who, what, where, how, when
age 9-10: who, what, where, how, when, # of times
age 11+: who, what, where, how, when, circumstances, # of times

Question 28

2 types of medical exams and when they occur

Answer 28

acute: happened really recently, 72 hrs
non-acute: solicitation online, children put in a position to create photos or videos for someone else’s sexual pleasure

Question 29

pa has __ hours to complete child abuse investigations

Answer 29

48

Question 30

gps (general protective services)

Answer 30

non-abuse cases and prevent future abuse from occurring

Question 31

services of child advocacy centers

Answer 31

coordinate investigation, treatment, and prosecution of child abuse cases

Question 32

foundation of child advocacy centers

Answer 32

focus on the safety and wellbeing of the child

Question 33

what is cys common goal

Answer 33

to keep the family together or find a temporary home

Question 34

signs of physical abuse

Answer 34

TEN-4