Questions and Answers
What does disproportionality mean?
No proportionate; out of proportion, as in size or number.
Which of the following is a potential long term effect for children that experience trauma of child abuse and neglect?
What can the early identification of child abuse result in?
Avoiding additional incidence of child abuse and decrease further trauma.
How long can the traumatic effects of child abuse last?
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There is no evidence that children of color are overrepresented in the child welfare system at alarming rates.
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What does disparity in the child welfare system demonstrate?
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Some of the variables that can impact how an abused child develops emotionally and behaviorally include: relationship to the abuser, the duration of the abuse, the frequency of abuse, type of abuse and _______________.
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School employees are mandated reporters and must contact Childline as their first step when reporting child abuse.
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Which of the following would be considered a permissive reporter?
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Which of the following is NOT a circumstance that requires a health care provider to report suspected child abuse for an infant under the age of one?
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Only employed athletic coaches who work with children are considered mandated reporters under PA Law.
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If a person who does data entry for a computer company and has no role with children witnesses their neighbor slap their child, are they a mandated or permissive reporter of child abuse?
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A mandated reporter must report when a child of what age makes a specific disclosure that they have committed child abuse?
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What does good faith mean in the context of reporting child abuse?
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Study Notes
Child Abuse Terminology and Concepts
- Disproportionality refers to an imbalance in size or number in the context of child welfare, affecting service delivery and outcomes.
- Children who experience trauma from abuse or neglect may face long-term effects, including physical health, psychological, and behavioral consequences.
- Early identification of child abuse can help prevent further incidents and reduce additional trauma for victims.
- The traumatic effects of child abuse can persist throughout an individual's entire lifetime.
Child Welfare System and Disparity
- Evidence shows that children of color are indeed overrepresented in the child welfare system.
- Disparity in the child welfare system occurs when specific racial or ethnic groups receive inconsistent services or outcomes. For example, African American children are more likely than Caucasian children to have substantiated reports and experience longer removals from home.
Factors Influencing Child Development Post-Abuse
- Various factors that influence how an abused child develops emotionally and behaviorally include:
- Relationship to the abuser.
- Duration of the abuse.
- Frequency and type of abuse.
- Age of onset of the abuse is a significant variable.
Reporting Child Abuse
- School employees are mandated reporters and must immediately contact Childline when reporting suspected abuse.
- A permissive reporter is an individual like a parent, who may report suspected child abuse but is not legally required to do so.
- Health care providers must report suspected child abuse in various circumstances concerning infants, except withdrawal symptoms in children, which are not mandatory to report.
Mandated Reporting Laws
- Under PA law, employed athletic coaches are not the only groups considered mandated reporters; many professionals fall under this category.
- An individual without a role with children, such as someone working in data entry, is classified as a permissive reporter when witnessing possible child abuse.
- A mandated reporter must report if a child aged 14 or older discloses that they have been abused.
Good Faith Reporting
- "Good faith" reporting protects the reporter from civil or criminal liability when abuse is suspected and reported responsibly.
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These flashcards focus on key concepts related to child abuse, including definitions, effects, and consequences of trauma in children. Learn about disproportionality and the various long-term effects that can result from child neglect and abuse.
