KEY TERMS
what is a orphan asylum
institutions for children who have no parents or whose parents were unable to care for them
what are the steps after reporting a child abuse
intake
assessment
case management and treatment
what is physical abuse
non accidental injury inflicted on a child
what is a mandated reporter
a person who is legally required to report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the authorities
what is CAPTA
Child abuse prevention and treatment act
what are the three types of abuses associated with child abuse
physical
sexual
emotional
what do you consider to be child maltreatment
state your opinion
What are the goals of CAPTA
provide financial assistance for programs for prevention
identify treatment of child abuse and neglect
provide representation for children in court proceedings
name the different types of neglect
physical
medical
environmental
nutritional
give examples of a mandated reporter
educator
social worker
police
physician
what year was CAPTA invented
1974
what happens if a mandated reporter fails to report a child abuse and neglect
there will be a fine or worse imprisonment