Type of Abuse
What are some ways that children might react to neglect?
a. Withdraw
b. Fearful about their actions
c. Shows extreme behaviors
d. All the above
e. None of the above
d. all the above
How often is a report of child abuse made?
a. 35 seconds
b. 1 minute
c. 10 seconds
a. every 10 seconds
Children under English law were considered property of their fathers until when?
a. late 1900's
b. late 1800's
c. late 1700's
b. the late 1800's children under English law were considered property of their fathers
Is it true that most likely abused kids grow up to be abusers?
True, 30% of abused and neglected children will later grow up to be abusers.
Which is the most common type of child abuse?
a. Verbal abuse
b. Child neglect
c. Emotional abuse
d. Physical abuse
b. child neglect
How many football stadiums does 702,000 child maltreatments pack?
a. 20 stadiums
b. 2 stadiums
c. 10 stadiums
c. 10 stadiums
In what year did every state in the U.S have mandatory reporting laws?
a. 1898
b. 1962
c. 1921
b. 1962 every state in the U.S had to have mandatory reporting laws
Child abuse only happens in "bad families".
Fasle, child abuse doesn't only happen in poor families or bad neighborhoods. It crosses all racial, economic, and cultural lines.
Is emotional abuse of a child equally harmful as physical abuse and neglect?
a. Yes b. No
a. yes
About how many abusers are the victims parents?
a. 2 out of 5
b. 5 out of 5
c. 4 out of 5
c. 4 out of 5 abusers are the victims parents
Which two types of abuse were first recoginzed?
Physical abuse and neglect
Is abuse only abuse if it is violent?
False, physical abuse is just one type of child abuse. Neglect and emotional abuse can be just as damaging, and since they are more subtle, others are less likely to intervene.
How many types of child abuse are there?
There are 8 types.
About how many children are killed from child abuse or neglect each day?
a. 1 to 2 children
b. 4 to 5 children
c. 3 to 4 children
b. 4 or 5 children are killed from child abuse or neglect each day
When was sexual abuse recognized?
a. 1880's
b.1940's
c. 1980's
c. 1980's was when sexual abuse was recognized
Children usually lie about being abused.
True, but why do you think that?
Names three symptoms that can tell you a child has been abused.
Physically injured, lack of self-esteem, isolating themselves, changes in behavior, frequent absences, not wanting to go home, rebellious, self-harm, sucidal, decrease in school performance, depression, and so many more.
What is the finacncial cost of child abuse and neglect in the U.S?
a. 585 billion
b. 225 billion
c. 211 million
a. 585 billion is the finacncial cost of child abuse and neglect in the U.S
Boys (_____) and girls (_____) become victims of child abuse.
a. 48.5% and 51.2%
b. 22.7% and 78.2%
c. 46.3% and 54.7%
a. Boys (48.5%) and girls (51.2%) become victims of child abuse
Child abuse is becoming less today.
False, sadly it is becoming greater each and everyday and it will continue to become worse if we do not do anything about it.