Deck 4: What Happens When Abuse and Neglect Has Occurred

Question 1

In some states, if a case is unsubstantiated all information regarding the allegation is

A) sealed by the court and can not be opened without a court order.
B) sent to the district attorney's office to be held for 90 days.
C) erased from record.
D) none of the above

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Top priority cases are examined first, typically within

A) 48 hours.
B) 72 hours.
C) 1 hour.
D) 24 hours.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Child abuse and neglect investigation is a multiple step process:

A) intake, assignment, investigation, prosecution.
B) assignment, investigation, prosecution.
C) intake, investigation, prosecution.
D) intake, assignment and investigation, adjudication.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Most cases of abuse and neglect are handled through

A) courts.
B) CPS.
C) police.
D) teachers.

Question 5

The main focus of child advocacy centers is?

A) children
B) families
C) perpetrator
D) all of the above

Question 6

Most cases of abuse and neglect are not handled through court systems but through the

A) jurisdiction.
B) district attorney's office.
C) Child Protective Services.
D) Guardian Ad Litem.

Question 7

This agency is always involved if there is a death or serious injury and in many states when any allegation of sexual abuse occurs:

A) Child Protective Agency
B) District Attorney's Office
C) Law Enforcement
D) Guardian Ad Litem

Question 8

What is the first step in an investigation on child abuse and neglect?

A) assignment
B) adjudication
C) intake
D) picking up perpetrator

Question 9

The use of videotaped testimony, as opposed to putting a child on the stand, in court is advocated by many children's organization including

A) Court appointed Special Advocate Program.
B) Child Advocacy Centers.
C) Child Protective Services.
D) American Academy of Pediatrics and Prevent Child Abuse America.

Question 10

Determination of abuse and how confirmed cases will be processed and handled is called

A) investigation.
B) intake.
C) prosecution.
D) adjudication.

Question 11

When a child is in immediate danger you should?

A) report to an agency
B) call police
C) write it down
D) call CPS

Question 12

Top priority is usually which cases?

A) physical and sexual abuse
B) emotional and physical abuse
C) neglect and emotional abuse
D) medical abuse

Question 13

Which is a person appointed by the court to serve as a special advocate just for the child?

A) CPS
B) Attorney
C) Guardian Ad Litem
D) Forensic Interviewer

Question 14

This person is appointed by the court to serve as a special advocate just for the child:

A) Caseworker
B) Foster Parent
C) Guardian Ad Litem
D) social worker

Question 15

A forensic interviewer is

A) the police.
B) CPS.
C) a person trained to ask non-leading questions.
D) teacher.

Question 16

Cases are usually completed in one of three ways. When a case is opened and action is taken, it is

A) indicated.
B) investigated.
C) assigned.
D) substantiated.

Question 17

An important thing to remember in a forensic interview is?

A) asking leading questions
B) asking non leading questions
C) that children lie
D) talk the whole time

Question 18

A petition is

A) a hearing held as soon as possible.
B) a complaint or allegation of abuse and neglect.
C) both of the above
D) none of the above

Question 19

When children are interviewed, it is often done by

A) a law enforcement officer.
B) child protective services.
C) a social worker.
D) a forensic interviewer.

Question 20

A substantiated case is

A) a case which is opened and has action taken.
B) a case without enough evidence to indicate abuse and is closed.
C) has reason to suspect and a case is opened.
D) handles all cases.

Question 21

The _______________ is the report of the original allegation.

Question 22

Top priority is usually given to cases where physical or_______________ abuse is alleged.

Question 23

A person who is specifically trained to ask appropriate questions and not leading questions of a child is a_____________________.

Question 24

A guardian ad litem is a family relative.

Question 25

Family support services are for families who have experienced child abuse and neglect.

Question 26

The main focus of child advocacy centers is

A) children.
B) families.
C) perpetrator.
D) all of the above

Question 27

The court system becomes involved in abuse and neglect of a child for which reasons?

A) removing a child from the home
B) severe abuse and neglect
C) abandonment of child
D) all of the above

Question 28

White children are more likely to be adopted.

Question 29

A complaint or allegation of child abuse or neglect is

A) a petition
B) intake
C) a report
D) a disposition

Question 30

Many child abuse reports originate from police being called to investigate a crime and end up finding evidence of abuse.

Question 31

Police are only involved in death or serious injury to a child.

Question 32

Foster care provides a temporary solution to child maltreatment prevention.

Question 33

Different courts have_________________ over different types of cases.

Question 34

Family centered service centers are usually organized as

A) family support.
B) family preservation.
C) guardian ad litem.
D) both A and C
E) both A and B

Question 35

The intake worker determines the priority level of the case and sends it to the appropriate agency.

Question 36

Child abuse and neglect is a multiple-step process.

Question 37

Foster care is

A) the placement of a child outside the home.
B) services provide the family not the individual child.
C) services aimed on strengthening the family.
D) placement of a child with a relative.

Question 38

An important thing to remember in a forensic interview is

A) asking leading questions.
B) asking non leading questions.
C) that children lie.
D) talk the whole time.

Question 39

Group or institutional care is for

A) children who are older.
B) children with special needs.
C) children who are not successful in foster homes.
D) all of the above

Question 40

The average stay for a child in foster care is

A) 6 months.
B) 3 months.
C) 12 months.
D) 28 months.

Question 41

Briefly describe what foster care is.