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Child Abuse Definitions
Clinical Indicators of Abuse
Reasonable Suspicion to Report Abuse
Reporting Abuse
Potpourri
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The current Pennsylvania CPSL defines child abuse as;__________, Knowing or Reckless Acts or Omissions of a Perpetrator to a child under 18 years old.
What is "Intentional."
100
A clinical indicator of possible physical abuse may include "unexplained, inconsistent or unbelievable ____________ "
What is "Injuries"
100
The current Pennsylvania CPSL states that a person only needs to have “____________ cause to suspect" to make a report of child abuse
What is "Reasonable"
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These individuals are required by Pennsylvania Law to report suspected child abuse and include anyone working directly with children or having contact with children through their employment.
What is "Mandated Reporter."
100
This document is completed and sent to Philadelphia County Children and Youth office after making an "Oral" report of child abuse to Childline or DHS.
What is "CY-47."
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According to the Pennsylvania CPSL; A ___________ could be as a parent (biological, step, adoptive), legal guardian, paramour, individuals older than 14 living in the same home, or any person responsible for a child's welfare, even temporary.
What is "Perpetrator."
200
Lack of adequate medical or dental care, always hungry, dirty or torn clothing, lack of shelter, or developmental delays may be signs of ____________.
What is "Neglect"
200
When not sure whether to report or not, individuals are always encouraged to ______________.
What is "Report"
200
This is how quickly a Mandated Reporter must report any suspected child abuse. (Amount of time)
What is "Immediately or within 24 hours."
200
This term is used when a court or judge determines abuse has occurred as reported.
What is "Founded."
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The current Pennsylvania CPSL of child abuse includes any act or failure to act causing; Bodily Injury, Serious mental injury __________________, Serious Physical Neglect Imminent Risk
What is "Sexual abuse or exploitation."
300
A child who demonstrates inappropriate touching of others, cruelty towards animals, or excessive or injurious masturbation may be exhibiting behavioral signs of this.
What is "Sexual Abuse"
300
Statistics in Pennsylvania tell us that this; _________ percentage of child abuse situations are actually reported.
What is "50%"
300
This is the name of the electronic reporting system that Mandated reports must now use for all abuse reports. When an electronic report is submitted through this system, no CY-47 is needed.
What is "Child Welfare Information Solution" or "CWIS."
300
This term means when a population is not accurately represented in a system. An example of this is in PA, 13% of children identify as African American, and 70% of those children are in the child welfare system.
What is "Disproportionality."
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These two elements must be present to make an abuse report according to current Pennsylvania CPSL.
What is "1) A child and 2)an act or failure to act."
400
Signs or indicators of this type of abuse include: Frequent psychosomatic complaints?(nausea, stomachache, headache, etc.), Bed-wetting, Self-harm, Speech disorders, Expressing feelings of inadequacy, Fearful of trying new things, Overly compliant Poor peer relationships Excessive dependence on adults, Habit disorders (sucking, rocking, etc.) Eating disorders
What is "Mental Abuse"
400
When determining reasonable cause or suspicion to report child abuse, individuals should weigh circumstances, observations, feelings and _____________.
What is "Familiarity with the case."
400
This is the term when a CYS agency determines abuse has occurred as reported.
What is "Indicated."
400
Give three examples of injuries often seen in abuse cases.
What is "bruised buttocks, pattern marks, human bite marks, fingerprints around neck/body parts, immersion burns, cigarette burns, spiral fractures (twisting), or injuries in different stages of healing". (Take any 3)
500
Bodily Injury is defined as any recent act (within the last 2 years), that causes __________ (HINT: 2 things)
What is "1)Substantial pain, and/or 2) Significantly impairs physical condition."
500
Several common ADULT indicators of this type of abuse. Feelings of low self-esteem, Interpersonal violence, Overwhelmed by the demands of raising a medically or cognitively challenged child, Can exhibit inconsistency in parenting, Can be more easily frustrated/impatient, May more easily lose control, May use violence more frequently,
What is "Physical Abuse"
500
This is one of the most common reasons people do not report suspected child abuse.
What is "Fear of inadequate response."
500
This is the number for Childline. This number should be used for permissive reporters of child abuse, or when CWIS is not working.
What is "1-800-932-0313."
500
A mandated reporter who willfully fails to report child abuse in Pennsylvania could face criminal charged up to an including ______________.
What is "3rd degree felony."