Question 1

Mandatory reporting laws have been quite successful and were accompanied by a substantial expansion of

Accepted Answer

A)  a higher rate of successful child abuse prosecutions. 
B)  prevention and treatment programs. 
C)  more specialized training for teachers. 
D)  more awareness of the problems of child abuse. 
A)  a higher rate of successful child abuse prosecutions. 
B)  prevention and treatment programs. 
C)  more specialized training for teachers. 
D)  more awareness of the problems of child abuse. B

Question 2

The article on child abuse describes the case of a 5-month old infant who died of serious injuries including burns from scalding water while under the watch of a child welfare system for over a year-and-a-half. Explain fully how the system failed to protect this child and what should be done to improve child protections services.

Accepted Answer

The child welfare system failed to protect this child in several ways. First, the system did not adequately assess the risk to the child, as evidenced by the fact that the infant was left in the care of individuals who ultimately caused the fatal injuries. Additionally, there was a lack of proper monitoring and follow-up by the child welfare system, as the infant was under their watch for over a year-and-a-half without any intervention to remove the child from a dangerous situation.

To improve child protection services, several steps can be taken. First, there needs to be better training and resources for child welfare workers to properly assess and monitor the safety of children in their care. This includes regular home visits and thorough background checks for all caregivers. Additionally, there should be a more streamlined and efficient process for removing children from dangerous situations and placing them in safe, stable environments. This may involve increased collaboration between child welfare agencies, law enforcement, and other community resources.

Furthermore, there needs to be better oversight and accountability within the child welfare system to ensure that cases are being properly managed and that children are not slipping through the cracks. This may involve regular audits and reviews of cases, as well as clear protocols for escalating concerns and taking swift action when necessary.

Overall, improving child protection services requires a comprehensive approach that addresses training, resources, collaboration, oversight, and accountability. It is essential to prioritize the safety and well-being of children and to continuously strive for improvement in the systems designed to protect them.

Question 3

Under threat of civil and criminal penalties, most states require professionals who serve children to

Accepted Answer

A)  report only serious physical injuries and non-accidental injuries. 
B)  report only physical abuse but not less serious forms of abuse. 
C)  report most forms of child abuse but not neglect. 
D)  report all suspected child abuse and neglect. 
A)  report only serious physical injuries and non-accidental injuries. 
B)  report only physical abuse but not less serious forms of abuse. 
C)  report most forms of child abuse but not neglect. 
D)  report all suspected child abuse and neglect. D

Question 4

How many unreported cases of child abuse? Research suggests

Accepted Answer

A)  professionals report only a small fraction of all child abuse and neglect cases. 
B)  professionals report most cases of child neglect but only a fraction of physical, emotional and sexual abuse cases. 
C)  professionals report a majority of the more serious physical and sexual abuse cases but only a small fraction of other forms of abuse and neglect. 
D)  professionals report a majority of most forms of child abuse and neglect. 
A)  professionals report only a small fraction of all child abuse and neglect cases. 
B)  professionals report most cases of child neglect but only a fraction of physical, emotional and sexual abuse cases. 
C)  professionals report a majority of the more serious physical and sexual abuse cases but only a small fraction of other forms of abuse and neglect. 
D)  professionals report a majority of most forms of child abuse and neglect.

Question 5

A major consequence of the large number of unsubstantiated child abuse and neglect cases is that

Accepted Answer

A)  children in real danger are not getting the attention they need. 
B)  efforts are underway to hire more child protection caseworkers. 
C)  a number of child protection caseworkers have been prosecuted. 
D)  a large number of child protection caseworkers are quitting their jobs. 
A)  children in real danger are not getting the attention they need. 
B)  efforts are underway to hire more child protection caseworkers. 
C)  a number of child protection caseworkers have been prosecuted. 
D)  a large number of child protection caseworkers are quitting their jobs.

Question 6

Besharov and Lawrence-Billings identify two problems that must addressed together before further progress can be made in combating child abuse and neglect:

Accepted Answer

A)  inappropriate reporting and nonreporting. 
B)  better compliance with laws and more money for child abuse and neglect education. 
C)  more social workers and more police trained in child abuse and neglect. 
D)  better communication and reporting between police and welfare agencies. 
A)  inappropriate reporting and nonreporting. 
B)  better compliance with laws and more money for child abuse and neglect education. 
C)  more social workers and more police trained in child abuse and neglect. 
D)  better communication and reporting between police and welfare agencies.

Question 7

Unsubstantiated child abuse and neglect reports point to the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  mandatory reporting of child abuse laws, though well-intentioned, was fundamentally misguided. 
B)  very few cases of child abuse and neglect are unsubstantiated. 
C)  mandatory reporting laws need to be revisited and reformed. 
D)  a certain degree of unfounded reports are an inherent and legitimate aspect of reporting suspected child maltreatment. 
A)  mandatory reporting of child abuse laws, though well-intentioned, was fundamentally misguided. 
B)  very few cases of child abuse and neglect are unsubstantiated. 
C)  mandatory reporting laws need to be revisited and reformed. 
D)  a certain degree of unfounded reports are an inherent and legitimate aspect of reporting suspected child maltreatment.

Question 8

How reliable are official reports of child abuse, that is, about how many of all reports are unsubstantiated? What are the consequences of such unfounded reports on the child protection professionals?

Accepted Answer

The reliability of official reports of c

Question 9

Discuss what research reveals about unreported cases of child abuse and neglect; to what extent do professionals underreport cases of child abuse and neglect? What do you think should be done to address this problem?

Accepted Answer

Research on unreported cases of child ab

Exam 12: Child Abuse Reporting

Mandatory reporting laws have been quite successful and were accompanied by a substantial expansion of

Under threat of civil and criminal penalties, most states require professionals who serve children to

How many unreported cases of child abuse? Research suggests

A major consequence of the large number of unsubstantiated child abuse and neglect cases is that

Besharov and Lawrence-Billings identify two problems that must addressed together before further progress can be made in combating child abuse and neglect:

Unsubstantiated child abuse and neglect reports point to the fact that

How reliable are official reports of child abuse, that is, about how many of all reports are unsubstantiated? What are the consequences of such unfounded reports on the child protection professionals?

Discuss what research reveals about unreported cases of child abuse and neglect; to what extent do professionals underreport cases of child abuse and neglect? What do you think should be done to address this problem?

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