Test 3. Crimes Against Children Flashcards
What are traits that define a child?
> Under 18 years old
> Under 17 when alleged delinquent
> Between 18 and 21 and receive extended care youth services from DFCS
> Under 21, who committed act of delinquency before reaching 17 years, and under supervision of court/probation to the court
What is a child that is dependent?
> Abused, neglect and in need of protection
> Has been placed for care of adoption in violation of law
> Without parent, guardian, or legal Custodian
§16-5-70(a)
Cruelty to Children (1st degree)
> Person supervising child’s welfare
> Immediate charge or custody
> Willfully deprives child, child’s health jeopardized
> Maliciously causes child under 18 cruel or excessive physical or mental pain
§16-5-70(a)
Cruelty to Children (2nd degree)
> Any person
> with criminial negligence
> causes child under 18 cruel or excessive physical or mental pain
§16-5-70(a)
Cruelty to Children (3rd degree)
> Such person (predominant aggressor)
> intentionally allows child under 18
> witness, hear commits a forcible felony, battery, or family violence battery
What are the 4 types of child abuse?
> Neglect
> Emotional and psychological abuse
> Physical abuse
> Sexual abuse
What is neglect of a child in child abuse?
> Failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter
> Failure to seek medical assistance
> May be in form of physical, medical, emotional neglect
In child abuses cases, who are mandated reporters?
- Police officers
- Physicians
- Teachers
What is the role of DFCS (Division of Family & Children Services)?
> Receives reports of abuse/neglect
> Investigates allegations
> works with family to correct problems
> Provides foster care for child
§15-11-133 (a)
Removal of child from the home;
(a) A child may be removed from his or her home, without the consent of his or her parents, guardian, or legal custodian:
(1) Order of the court
(2) Authorized officer of the court if:
(A) A child in imminent
danger of abuse or neglect if
remains in home;
(B) Child is a victim of
trafficking or sexual
servitude
(a)
Removal of child from the home;
(b) Upon removing a child from his or her home, a law enforcement officer or duly authorized officer of the court shall:
(1) Child to a medical facility if physical injury or illness
(2) Bring such child to the juvenile court
(3) Give notice to the court, parents, guardian, or legal custodian
§19-7-5
Reporting of child abuse
(c) The following persons having reasonable cause to believe suspected child abuse has occurred shall report:
a) Hosptial personnel
b) School personnel
c) Law enforcement
§19-7-2(e)
Protocol committee on child abuse
Each county shall be required to establish a protocol for the investigation and prosecution of alleged cases of child abuse
What are the 2 types of disclosure in a child abuse case?
> Accidential (abuse is revealed by chance)
> Purposeful (child makes a conscious decision to tell about abuse)
