Child Protection and Family Violence PDF

# Child Protection and Family Violence ## Multiple Choice 1. **Multiple Choice (3 correct answers, 1 incorrect)** A child protective worker has responsibilities including all of the following except: - Investigating child abuse cases - Handling civil legal actions involving child abuse - Filing c...

# Child Protection and Family Violence ## Multiple Choice 1. **Multiple Choice (3 correct answers, 1 incorrect)** A child protective worker has responsibilities including all of the following except: - Investigating child abuse cases - Handling civil legal actions involving child abuse - Filing criminal charges against perpetrators - Coordinating with other agencies for child safety **Answer: C** 2. **Multiple Choice (Single correct answer)** In juvenile procedures, a "child" is defined as a person at least: - 7 years old and under 15 - 10 years old and under 17 - 12 years old and under 18 - 8 years old and under 16 **Answer: B** 3. **True or False** A patrol officer must report all cases of child abuse and neglect to the Criminal Investigations Division. **Answer: True** 4. **Fill in the Blank** In cases of _, officers must ensure the child receives immediate medical attention if necessary. **Answer: child abuse or neglect** 5. **Multiple Choice (Single correct answer)** What is defined as "physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition"? - Neglect - Bodily Injury - Assault - Emotional Distress **Answer: B** 6. **Matching** Match the term to its definition. - Runaway - Emotional Neglect - Exploitation - Truancy **Definitions:** 1. Forcing a child into harmful activities - **C** 2. Child leaving home without permission for an extended time - **A** 3. Child absent from school without a valid excuse - **D** 4. Failure to provide adequate affection and care - **B** **Answer: A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3** 7. **Multiple Choice (3 correct answers, 1 incorrect)** Which of the following are considered signs of physical child abuse except: - Burns with a pattern - Head or face injuries - Chronic coughing - Unexplained bruises **Answer: C** 8. **Short Answer** What age is the minimum at which a child can be held criminally responsible, according to the juvenile procedures? **Answer: 10 years old** 9. **Multiple Choice (Single correct answer)** If a juvenile is not taken into custody for a serious offense, they may be released: - To the Juvenile Detention Center - To their parents or guardian - To a school official - To the Criminal Investigations Division **Answer: B** 10. **True or False** A family protective order must be presented to an officer before they can arrest for family violence. **Answer: False** 11. **Multiple Choice (3 correct answers, 1 incorrect)** Officers must consider all of the following when determining if a child should remain at home except: - Age of the child - Severity of the child's injuries - Presence of extended family members in the area - Potential danger from a hostile home environment **Answer: C** 12. **Fill in the Blank** The ___ is responsible for referring serious child harm cases to the Sheriff's Office. **Answer: Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)** 13. **Multiple Choice (Single correct answer)** Which of the following is considered a "Status Offense"? - Truancy - Assault - Theft - Drug possession **Answer: A** 14. **Short Answer** What must an officer do if they believe an abused child requires medical attention? **Answer: Try to obtain parental consent or cooperation for medical treatment.** 15. **True or False** Officers are required to leave a domestic dispute location if asked by all disputants. **Answer: True, unless an offense is likely to occur without their presence.** 16. **Multiple Choice (Single correct answer)** What is considered a breach of the peace in a domestic disturbance? - Emotional neglect - Physical assault - Verbal disagreement - Exploitation **Answer: B** 17. **Multiple Choice (3 correct answers, 1 incorrect)** Officers may take all of the following steps when encountering a juvenile except: - Taking them to the Juvenile Detention Center if necessary - Notifying the child's parents of the arrest - Keeping them at the Sheriff's Office for longer than four hours - Conducting a follow-up investigation if required **Answer: C** 18. **Short Answer** What should officers prioritize in any case involving domestic violence? **Answer: Protecting any potential victim.** 19. **True or False** Family violence is considered a serious threat to society by the Code of Criminal Procedure. **Answer: True** 20. **Fill in the Blank** Officers are instructed to avoid ___ when intervening in a domestic disturbance to maintain impartiality. **Answer: favoritism** 21. **Multiple Choice (Single correct answer)** An officer's primary responsibility when responding to a domestic dispute involving property damage is to: - Make an immediate arrest - Preserve the peace - Issue a formal complaint - Seize the damaged property **Answer: B** 22. **Multiple Choice (3 correct answers, 1 incorrect)** In cases of suspected child neglect, officers should observe for all except: - Inadequate food and shelter - Unexplained injuries - Poor general cleanliness - Lack of supervision **Answer: B** 23. **Matching** Match each agency or division with its its. - DFPS - Juvenile Detention Center - Criminal Investigations Division **Roles:** - Holds juveniles in custody when not released - Conducts follow-up investigations for serious cases - Provides child protective services and social investigations **Answer: A-3, B-1, C-2** 24. **Multiple Choice (Single correct answer)** Which type of injury creates a substantial risk of death or causes death, disfigurement, or impairment? - Bodily Injury - Exploitation - Serious Bodily Injury - Minor Bruises **Answer: C** 25. **Fill in the Blank** If a child refuses to return home is at risk of running away again, officers may refer them to an authorized ___. **Answer: shelter** 26. **Multiple Choice (3 correct answers, 1 incorrect)** In a report of child abuse, officers should document all of the following except: - Condition of the child's home - Presence of siblings - Temperature of the child's room - Visible injuries **Answer: C** 27. **True or False** A child under the age of 10 cannot be held criminally responsible. **Answer: True** 28. **Fill in the Blank** When officers respond to a domestic dispute, they should first ensure the safety of all parties and control access to ___. **Answer: weapons** 29. **Short Answer** What must officers provide to any potential victim of family violence? **Answer: Written "Notice to Adult Victims of Family Violence"** 30. **Multiple Choice (Single correct answer)** Under juvenile procedures, a "Runaway" is defined as: - A child under 10 who leaves home - A child who refuses to go to school - A child who voluntarily leaves home without consent for an extended time - A child sent to live with another relative temporarily **Answer: C** 31. **Multiple Choice (3 correct answers, 1 incorrect)** Which actions are taken during an investigation of suspected child neglect except: - Noting the cleanliness of the home - Ensuring the child has adequate clothing - Releasing the child back to the suspected caretaker without follow-up - Checking for environmental dangers like broken glass **Answer: C** 32. **True or False** Officers must intervene if a child is suspected of facing immediate danger, regardless of the child's location. **Answer: True** 33. **Multiple Choice (Single correct answer)** If one disputant requests officers to stay during a domestic dispute, the officers should: - Immediately leave the location - Call for backup - Remain until they believe no offense will occur if they leave - File a complaint with the Juvenile Court **Answer: C** 34. **Fill in the Blank** Officers should not enter a home without consent unless they have ___ to believe an emergency is occurring. **Answer: probable cause** 35. **Short Answer** What should officers do if they find signs of non-critical child abuse at the scene? **Answer: Speak to the parents about safety concerns, encourage needed medical treatment, inform of available resources, and notify the Criminal Investigations Division.** 36. **Multiple Choice (Single correct answer)** Which of the following is an indicator of child neglect? - Frequent involvement in school activities - Presence of poisons within a child's reach - Safe and clean home environment - Parent's knowledge of child's whereabouts **Answer: B** 37. **Matching** Match each term to its description. - Serious Bodily Injury - Family Violence - Exploitation **Descriptions:** 1. Using a child in harmful activities 2. Injury creating a substantial risk of death 3. Intentional force used against a family member **Answer: A-2, B-3, C-1** 38. **True or False** Officers are allowed to disclose the identity of the person who reported child abuse. **Answer: False** 39. **Fill in the Blank** If a child requires removal from home, officers must attempt to place the child in a familiar environment with a ___ if possible. **Answer: responsible adult (like a relative or neighbor)** 40. **Short Answer** What should officers do if they suspect a firearm is present during a family violence call? **Answer: Attempt to lawfully remove the firearm for safekeeping and inquire about ownership and presence of weapons from all involved parties.** 41. **Multiple Choice (3 correct answers, 1 incorrect)** All of the following are considered domestic disturbances except: - Arguments between spouses - Violent incidents between roommates - Disputes in public without any family relationship - Conflicts involving former spouses **Answer: C** 42. **Multiple Choice (Single correct answer)** When officers are interviewing a child about potential abuse, what should be considered? - The child's ability to articulate events - The time of day - The distance from the child's school - The child's age only **Answer: A** 43. **True or False** An officer may not make an arrest solely for a violation of a peace bond. **Answer: True** 44. **Fill in the Blank** Patrol officers should write a ___ report for every instance of child abuse or neglect they investigate. **Answer: written offense** 45. **Short Answer** In cases of sexual abuse, what is required of the investigating officer regarding questioning? **Answer: Officers should avoid detailed questioning and instead briefly interview to determine the type of crime and necessary steps for further investigation.** 46. **Multiple Choice (Single correct answer)** Which agency is responsible for providing a complete written report when there are grounds for a suit affecting the parent-child relationship? - Criminal Investigations Division - DFPS - Juvenile Detention Center - Department of Public Safety **Answer: B** 47. **True or False** An officer should arrest for disorderly conduct in a public place if it breaches the peace. **Answer: True** 48. **Matching** Match each offense type with the action officers should take. - Family Violence - Verbal Assault - Child Neglect **Actions:** - Provide care for children in the disputants' home - Arrest if threats and other circumstances indicate bodily harm - Arrest if family violence occurs in their presence **Answer: A-3, B-2, C-1** 49. **Multiple Choice (3 correct answers, 1 incorrect)** In an emergency removal situation, officers should take all actions except: - Wait for parental consent to remove the child - Take the child to a medical facility if injured - Notify the Criminal Investigations Division if injuries are present - Deliver the child to a temporary shelter if necessary **Answer: A** 50. **Short Answer** What should officers do if they encounter a runaway child from out of town? **Answer: Transport the runaway to the Juvenile Detention Center for transfer arrangements.** 51. **Multiple Choice (Single correct answer)** What should an officer do when responding to a report of a juvenile truancy during school hours? - Transport the juvenile to a local shelter - Release the juvenile to a responsible adult - Take the juvenile to their school - Hold the juvenile at the sheriff's office for questioning **Answer: C** 52. **True or False** A juvenile can be taken into custody solely for a probation violation. **Answer: False** 53. **Fill in the Blank** Officers handling juveniles in school settings must have ___ permission before interviewing elementary school students. **Answer: parental** 54. **Short Answer** What is required before interviewing a child in custody if the child is brought to the Sheriff's Office? **Answer: The child must be taken before a magistrate before any statements are obtained.** 55. **Multiple Choice (3 correct answers, 1 incorrect)** Which of the following may indicate that a child has suffered serious bodily injury except: - Visible burns with defined patterns - Difficulty sitting or walking - Untreated broken bones - Frequent mild colds **Answer: D** 56. **True or False** Officers are prohibited from leaving a child they have removed from home in a jail or juvenile detention facility. **Answer: True** 57. **Matching** Match each response to its appropriate term. - Intoxication - Probable Cause - Private Premises **Descriptions:** - Disturbance of physical or mental capacity from substance use - Total facts warranting a prudent belief of an offense - A person's residence, including temporary dwellings like a hotel room **Answer: A-1, B-2, C-3** 58. **Multiple Choice (Single correct answer)** Which is an appropriate response when a juvenile offender does not qualify for booking? - Take them to the Juvenile Detention Center - Complete an offense report and release them to their parents - Transport them to a shelter - Interview them and release them without report **Answer: B** 59. **Fill in the Blank** When officers encounter a domestic dispute, they should attempt to ___ the disputants and control access to weapons. **Answer: separate** 60. **Short Answer** In which situations can officers request a Child Protective Services worker's assistance during questioning? **Answer: When particular expertise in interviewing children is needed and with parental permission or a court order.** 61. **True or False** Officers must give all disputants access to a third party's identity if the third party made the initial domestic dispute call. **Answer: False** 62. **Multiple Choice (3 correct answers, 1 incorrect)** The following actions are taken in handling a juvenile who qualifies for booking except: - Notify the Juvenile Detention Center of the offense - Inform the child's parents of the situation - Ensure the juvenile is kept separate from adults - Leave a juvenile at the Sheriff's Office overnight **Answer: D** 63. **Fill in the Blank** Runaways from out of town must be transported to the ___ for transfer arrangements. **Answer: Juvenile Detention Center** 64. **Matching** Match each type of neglect or abuse with an example. - Emotional Neglect - Medical Neglect - Lack of Supervision **Examples:** - Failing to treat a chronic illness - Leaving a young child alone for extended periods - Failing to provide affection or stimulation **Answer: A-3, B-1, C-2** 65. **True or False** A juvenile may be held criminally responsible for actions violating a juvenile court order. **Answer: True** 66. **Multiple Choice (Single correct answer)** When dealing with intoxicated individuals during a domestic dispute, officers should: - Arrest immediately - Suggest counseling or provide a referral - Ask a family member to detain the intoxicated person - Leave and suggest calling the next day **Answer: B** 67. **Short Answer** What must officers attempt to do if they are presented with a protective order? **Answer: Accept it as valid unless expired or over one year old, and enforce any restrictions in it.** 68. **Fill in the Blank** In a case where a child requires immediate medical attention, the ___ Division must be notified if the parents are unavailable. **Answer: Criminal Investigations** 69. **True or False** An officer should always issue a citation if a child is left unattended in a vehicle for longer than five minutes. **Answer: False (only if no responsible person 14 years or older is present)** 70. **Multiple Choice (3 correct answers, 1 incorrect)** If an officer finds a child in imminent danger, they may: - Remove the child from the situation - Deliver the child to a medical facility if injured - Document the situation and report to Child Protective Services - Leave the child with the caretaker and issue a warning **Answer: D** 71. **Matching** Match each action with the appropriate agency or division. - Juvenile Detention Center - Criminal Investigations Division - Child Protective Services **Actions:** - Holds juveniles in temporary custody - Conducts investigations of child abuse cases - Provides social services to families **Answer: A-1, B-2, C-3** 72. **Multiple Choice (Single correct answer)** When a child refuses to go home is likely to run away again, officers may: - Warn the child and release them - Release the child without any further action - Refer the child to an authorized shelter - Call the child's school for assistance **Answer: C** 73. **Fill in the Blank** If a parent is uncooperative in an investigation, it should not be the sole reason for terminating the ___ and/or prosecution. **Answer: investigation** 74. **Short Answer** What should officers do if they believe a family violence offender will likely cause further bodily harm after an initial assault? **Answer: Arrest the offender if probable cause exists.** 75. **True or False** Officers may enter a dwelling to prevent violence if one party to the dispute consents. **Answer: True**