Miscellaneous
Legal Terms
Terms
Abuse
100

The process of putting in writing and keeping on file relevant information about the client

What is Record Keeping?

100

A governmental agency responsible for addressing issues of child abuse and neglect

What is Child Protective Services?

100

a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education and career goals

What is counseling?

100

What is type of abuse is defined as an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm.

Child Abuse

200

A family member or paid helper who regularly looks after a child or a sick, elderly, or disabled person?

What is young carer?

200

An arrangement in which a married couple lives apart, but remains legally married following a court order

Legal Separation

200

What consequences does a noncustodial parent face when they fail to pay child support

Name at least two

Drivers license suspended

Wages garnished

Fines and penalties

Being unable to obtain a passport 

200

What refers to a failure of a person or entity to exercise a level of care necessary to protect others, whether in interest, or from physical harm, from actions or conditions that may cause them harm. 

Negligence

300

A pattern of disruptive behaviors in children that last for at least 6 months and cause problems in school, at home and in social situations.

What are Behavioral Issues?

300

Court-ordered payments, typically made by a noncustodial divorced parent, to support one's minor child or children.

What is Child Support?

300

What is the annual income for a family of four to be considered "working poor"? 

$25,750

300

What are the effects child abuse can have on a child?

Name at least two

Impaired Brain Development

Poor physical health 

Psychological issues

Relationship issues

Substance abuse

Behavioral issues

Abusive to others