Child Abuse

Types of Abuse

100

It's only abuse if it's violent. True / False

False

200

What are the most common types of abuse that result from substance abuse?

Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse

300

What is child abuse?

Child abuse is a very complex and dangerous set of problems that include child neglect and the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of children

400

Often, children deny any forms of abuse because of ________________.

Fear of being abused again

500

What are some of the long term effects of child abuse and/or neglect? (List a Physical AND a Psychological consequence)

Physical Health Consequences: impaired brain development, poor physical health, scars, Shaken Baby Syndrome Psychological Consequences: depression, withdrawal, poor mental health, cognitive difficulties, social difficulties Others: substance abuse, delinquency, abusive behavior

Laws

100

Who is allowed to report a case of abuse, and who is not?

Everyone is allowed to report any form of abuse. No one is restricted from doing so.

200

What does CPS stand for?

Child Protective Services

300

Almost all states have a specific law that makes the failure to report suspected child abuse and neglect a crime. True / False

True

400

In the U.S., which state became the first state to institute child protection laws in 1875 that made abuse against children a crime?

New York

500

In 1974. the U.S. Congress passed which Act that encourages states to pass child protection laws and created the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect? A.Child Protection and Security Act B. Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act C. No Child Left Behind Act D. Child Welfare Act

B. Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act

Healing & Prevention

100

What type of program mainly helps children recover from child abuse?

Recreation programs Ex) Free arts for abused children, they are often used to help abused children and rebuild their self esteem

200

What are some ways to prevent abuse?

Education/awareness programs, community support groups, and resource centers/services

300

How can child abuse be prevented within a community?

Public awareness, care programs, parent/community support groups, and child school programs

400

How do you report child abuse?

You can call social services, CPS abuse hotline, or Childhelp [phone]

500

What are 6 protective factors that help increase the health and well-being of children and families? (List at least 3)

1) Nurturing and Attachment 2) Knowledge of parenting and child development 3) Parental Resilience 4) Social connections 5) Concrete supports for parents 6) Social and emotional competence of children

Extra Points

100

What month is National Child Abuse Prevention Month?

April

200

Being exposed to domestic violence is not a form of child abuse.

False

300

What is child neglect?

Child neglect occurs when a parent/caregiver does not provide for the basic emotional and physical needs of the child on an ongoing basis. Examples: food, shelter, clothing, supervision, health care, and education

400

Child abuse is reported, on average, every _______ A. 10 seconds B. 3.14 seconds C. 5 seconds D. 55.4 seconds

B. 10 seconds

500

What percentage of children, at the age 4 or younger, die due to abuse or neglect? A. 45% B. 23% C. 76% D. 80%

D. 80%