Jeopardy Child Abuse Reporting Indicators Child Abuse Facts

Jeopardy Child Abuse Reporting Indicators Child Abuse Facts Mandated Reporters Misc. Q $100 Q $100 Q $200 Q $200 Q $300 Q $300 Q $400 Q $400 Q $500 Q $500 Final Jeopardy

$100 Question from Child Abuse Indicators Which is the strongest risk factor for predicting Child Abuse and Neglect? A. Socio-economic status B. Culture C. Religion D. None of the above

$100 Answer from Child Abuse Indicators D. None of the Above

$200 Question from Child Abuse Indicators Which of the following are indicators of possible child sexual abuse? A. Inappropriate sexual behavior with peers B. Sexual behavior and or knowledge beyond developmental expectations C. Diagnosis of sexually transmitted disease D. All of the above

$200 Answer from Child Abuse Indicators D. All of the Above

$300 Question from Child Abuse Indicators Which of the following is concerning for possible physical abuse? A. Bruise on a 2 month old infant B. Linear red marks on the cheek of a 4 year old C. Shin bruises on a 3 year old D. All of the above E. A and B

$300 Answer from Child Abuse Indicators E. A and B

$400 Question from Child Abuse Indicators Which of the following could be a parental risk factor for Neglect? A. Unemployment B. Substance abuse C. Mental Illness D. All of the above

$400 Answer from Child Abuse Indicators D. All of the Above

$500 Question from Child Abuse Indicators You are an employee at a school. A seven-yearold child comes to school with linear bruises on his cheeks. He was absent the day before. When questioned, he replies that he fell while riding his bike. Do you report this injury? A. No, falling off a bike is an accidental injury. B. Yes, because he was absent from school. C. No, it is a very minor injury. D. Yes, because the injury is concerning for a slap mark.

$500 Answer from Child Abuse Indicators D. Yes, because the injury is concerning for a slap mark.

$100 Question from Reporting Under CANRA, a mandated reporter is required to report suspected abuse to: A. His or her employer or supervisor B. Local child protective authorities C. The child’s parents D. The California Department of Justice.

$100 Answer from Reporting B. Local Child Protective authorities

$200 Question from Reporting A five-year-old comes to school with patterned marks on his buttocks that look like belt marks. When questioned, he says that he fell yesterday. Which is the most appropriate action? A. Inform the child’s parents of the injuries B. Report the injuries to a Child Protective Agency C. Nothing, the child has not disclosed being abused D. Take photos

$200 Answer from Reporting B. Report the injuries to a Child Protective Agency as they are concerning for abuse.

$300 Question from Reporting After suspecting child abuse or neglect, a mandated reporter must call a child protective agency: A. Within 36 hours B. Within 24 hours C. Immediately or as soon as possible D. The law does not specify a timeframe

$300 Answer from Reporting C. Immediately or as soon as possible

$400 Question from Reporting Most of the reports investigated by CWS are determined to be substantiated. A. True B. False

$400 Answer from Reporting B. False, most of the reports are deemed inconclusive

$500 Question from Reporting You are a nurse in an ER. You observe a father telling a six-month-old to “shut up” and striking him across the face. You notify the doctor caring for the child. The doctor examines the child and sees no signs of injury. The doctor tells you there is no need to report the incident. What should you do? A. Tell your supervisor B. Report based on your concerns C. Nothing, the doctor told you it wasn’t necessary D. Document your concerns in the patient’s chart

$500 Answer from Reporting B. Report based on your concerns

$100 Question from Child Abuse Facts According to CANRA, a Mandated Reporter only needs “reasonable suspicion” to make a child abuse report. A. True B. False

$100 Answer from Child Abuse Facts A. True

$200 Question Child Abuse Facts Which form of Child Abuse and Neglect is most frequently reported in California? A. Neglect B. Physical Abuse C. Sexual Abuse D. Emotional Abuse

$200 Answer from Child Abuse Facts A. Neglect

$300 Question from Child Abuse Facts Which is the most difficult form of abuse to identify? A. Physical Abuse B. Neglect C. Emotional Abuse D. Sexual Abuse

$300 Answer from Child Abuse Facts C. Emotional Abuse

$400 Question from Child Abuse Facts Which parental risk factors are most concerning for abuse/neglect? A. Depression; Substance Abuse; History of abuse as a child B. Substance abuse; Poverty; Lack of social support C. Unemployment; Lack of social support; History of abuse as a child D. Depression; Unemployment; Substance Abuse

$400 Answer Child Abuse Facts A. Depression, Substance Abuse, and Parental history of abuse as a child

$500 Question from Child Abuse Facts You are a paramedic dispatched to a house for a woman who is choking. By the time you arrive, the woman is no longer choking. You notice a very dirty house, with trash and dead insects on the floor. You see a young toddler in the house who appears thin, wearing dirty clothes. What should you do? A. Make a report of possible general neglect. B. Nothing. This is not necessarily neglect if the family is living in poverty. C. Nothing. You were not called to the house to evaluate the child.

$500 Answer from Child Abuse Facts A. Report for possible General Neglect

$100 Question from Mandated Reporters The written report must be completed A. Immediately B. On the 8572 (SCAR) form C. On official letterhead D. The written form is optional

$100 Answer Mandated Reporters B. On the 8572 (SCAR) Form

$200 Question from Mandated Reporters For the purposes of mandated reporting, a “child protective agency” includes A. Local police or sheriff’s department B. Child welfare services C. Schools D. A and B E. All of the above

$200 Answer Mandated Reporters D. A and B

$300 Question from Mandated Reporters To guarantee confidentiality, Mandated Reporters are not required to give their names when reporting. A. True B. False

$300 Answer from Mandated Reporters B. False

$400 Question from Mandated Reporters have immunity from civil or criminal liability for reporting as required. A. True B. False

$400 Answer from Mandated Reporters A. True

$500 Question from Mandated Reporters If a Mandated Reporter fails to report, s/he may be A. Found guilty of a misdemeanor B. Given up to six months in jail C. Given up to $1, 000 fine D. Subject to a civil lawsuit E. All of the above

$500 Answer from Mandated Reporters E. All of the Above

$100 Question from Miscellaneous As a mandated reporter, you must report to child welfare services, local law enforcement and the CACI. A. True B. False

$100 Answer from Miscellaneous B. False

$200 Question from Miscellaneous Which of the following types of child behaviors are concerning for Physical/Emotional Abuse? A. Attempts to hide injuries B. Hostile, aggressive, or verbally abusive C. Frightened of going home D. All of the Above

$200 Answer from Miscellaneous D. All of the Above

$300 Question from Miscellaneous Which of the following is true regarding children’s disclosures of sexual abuse? A. Children will disclose that the abuse or molest is occurring if asked. B. Children usually disclose the abuse immediately. C. Children often recant (deny or withdraw) a previous disclosure of abuse D. Children are rarely concerned about the consequences of their disclosures.

$300 Answer from Miscellaneous C. Children often recant (deny or withdraw) a previous disclosure of abuse

$400 Question from Miscellaneous Which of the following are indicators for possible physical abuse? A. Bruises in various stages of healing B. Injuries with implausible explanations C. Bruises to shins, knees or forehead D. Injuries with delay in seeking treatment E. A, B and D F. All of the above

$400 Answer from Miscellaneous E. A, B and D

$500 Question from Miscellaneous Which type of Abuse is most often seen in combination with other forms of abuse? A. Physical Abuse B. Sexual Abuse C. Neglect D. Emotional Abuse E. All of the Above

$500 Answer from Miscellaneous D. Emotional Abuse

Final Jeopardy Volunteers come to the school you work at to work with troubled teens. A volunteer tells you that a child has disclosed sexual abuse by her father. What should you do? A. Tell the volunteer to report to a Child Protective Agency B. Tell your supervisor C. Make a report to a Child Protective Agency D. Interview the child for additional information prior to reporting.

Final Jeopardy Answer C. Report to a Child Protective Agency