MDT Quiz Questions Flashcards
What is mandated reporting?
Any public or private official having reasonable cause to believe any child they come into contact with has suffered abuse or a person abused a child shall report
Definitions of child abuse?
1) physical abuse
2) emotional maltreatment
3) sexual abuse and exploitation
4) neglect
5) threat to harm child
6) buying/selling child
7) exposure to controlled substances
Dynamics of victims families?
- Parents abused as children
- Substance abuse
- Domestic violence (child as observers or victims)
- juvenile fire starting
Investigation priorities?
1) impartial determination-protect innocent
2) ID the principles, witness and observers
3) obtain medical exam, but be mindful of parent/child constitutional rights
Principles of risk assessment?
1) past incidents of abuse
2) expression of fear by the child
3) hazardous environment/living conditions
4) indications of sexual abuse
5) abuse of siblings
Other corroborative evidence?
1) other victims
2) suspect (statements, distinct features, DNA)
3) search warrants
Preserving evidence of abuse?
1) medical exams
2) photographs- of victim injuries, crime scene, weapons, during interview
MDT members/ roles?
1) district attorney
2) medical
3) mental health
4) DHS child protective services
Death investigation?
Control the parents
Visit the crime/death scene
Clues to abusive burn injuries?
1) findings inconsistent with history, age and ability of child
2) sparing-areas not burned
3) delay in seeking care
4) no witness or absent caregiver
5) siblings alleged to cause injury
6) changing story
7) trigger events
Family resources for MDT?
Services to family and children (SCF)
Public agencies (juvenile, MH, county)
Private public fund (parents anonymous, parents united, marital counseling, psychologist)
Religious organizations
What are investigative resources for missing children cases?
LEDS
Oregon missing children clearinghouse
National center for missing and exploited children (NCMEC)
Office of juvenile justice and delinquency prevention (OJJDP)
What is the criteria to issue an amber alert?
1) confirmation that an abduction occurred
2) child is 17 years or younger
3) in danger of serious bodily harm or death
4) there is adequate descriptive information available to believe that it’s dissemination to the public could help locate the child/suspect/vehicle
5) not to be used for runaways or parental abduction- unless in danger of death
When should a child be entered into NCIC?
Immediately
