Module 5

Question 0

At what time of the day does juvenile sexual assaults peak ?

Answer 0

At 8 am, 12 pm, and 3pm. These times make sense because it is when kids are less supervised

Question 1

At what of the day on school days does juvenile delinquency peak ? And Adults ?

Answer 1

Juvenile delinquency starts ate around 3 pm when they have most of their free time
-Adults start at about 11 pm

Question 2

Discuss the nature of kidnapping, such as the rates of juveniles being kidnapped as compared to adults.

Answer 2

1/3 of all kidnappings are kids under the age of 18 ( most are custody battles )
- The number of kids abducted by strangers is under 100 per year

Question 3

Discuss the gender differences regarding kidnapping. Who is most likely to kidnap juveniles ?

Answer 3

There is no difference in gender before the age of 8, after that age females are more likely to be kidnapped.

• family members are more likely to kidnap juvies under the age of 12
• The risk of kidnaping peaked at age 2 for men and 20 for women

Question 4

Where do the majority of maltreatment reports come from ?

Answer 4

Professionals, 43% come from family or community.

Question 5

Cinderella Effect

Answer 5

Step parents are more harming and more likely to kill children in the households

Question 6

What two racial groups shoe the highest rate of child maltreatment ?

Answer 6

Pacific islanders and American Indians

-Poverty is a primary factor