Disclosure & Educator Response
Why might children fail to disclose abuse?
Fear of consequences, desire to protect the abuser, and lack of vocabulary to describe the abuse.
Why is emotional abuse considered the cornerstone of all types of abuse?
Because it is always present during physical, sexual abuse, and neglect, and it can occur on its own.
What are risk factors for online exploitation?
Chatting with strangers, sharing personal information online, and visiting adult-content websites.
What is a protective factor for parents?
Secure attachment with their children.
Under the Family Services Act, what can professionals face for failing to report abuse?
A fine or jail time.
What is a reason children fail to disclose abuse?
scared of what will happen
Define emotional abuse.
A pattern of rejecting, degrading, isolating, terrorizing, corrupting, exploiting, or denying emotional responsiveness.
What is grooming?
Preparing a child for future sexual contact.
What type of factor combats risk factors and supports success?
A protective factor.
What does the Criminal Code say about luring offences?
. Using telecommunications to communicate with someone believed to be under 18 to commit a designated offence.
What are the two types of disclosure?
Purposeful disclosure and accidental disclosure.
Which behaviors are signs of emotional abuse?
Self-destructive behaviors, being overly compliant, eager to please, and avoiding activities out of fear of failure.
What is sextortion?
Coercion or threats used to obtain sexual images or videos.
Which is considered a service-related contributor to institutional abuse?
Poor hiring practices.
. Children are more likely to disclose abuse to peers as they get older. True or False?
True
How should an ECE respond if a child discloses abuse during play?
Stay calm, offer reassurance, ask open-ended questions, and follow legal reporting duties.
Which type of emotional abuse involves encouraging antisocial or criminal behaviour?
Corrupting.
What does CSAM stand for?
Child Sexual Abuse Material.
Which factors are child-related institutional abuse factors?
Disabilities, trauma history, and language barriers.
Which are prevention strategies for institutional abuse?
Proper screening of staff and building rapport with each child.
What is the correct steps in order when responding to disclosure.
Emotional abuse can occur without any other form of abuse. True or False?
True
Which is an example of online child exploitation?
Children being tricked into sexual encounters online.
Which factors are personal/professional contributors to institutional abuse?
. Burnout, harsh discipline attitudes, and substance abuse.
The last residential school in Canada closed in 1986. True or False?
False