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Self-Assessment Answers for Section 1: Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting in Pennsylvania

1 . The difference between General Protective Services (GPS) and Child Protective Services (CPS) is that _____________ .

A.GPS provides services for adults whereas CPS provides services for children and adolescents.

B.Reports of suspected abuse are evaluated at ChildLine for GPS, but not CPS

C.GPS provides services to abuse cases and CPS provides services to non-abuse cases

D.GPS provides services in non-abuse cases

2 . In 2018,_______________ was the leading category of substantiated child abuse reports in Pennsylvania.

A.Neglect

B.Sexual Abuse

C.Physical Abuse

D.Sex Trafficking

3 . With changes in Pennsylvania law, the term “perpetrator” now includes __________________:

A.Any person responsible for a child’s welfare

B.Police officers

C.Clergy members

D.Teachers

4 . The term “child abuse” does not apply to situations in which ____________________:

A.The harm occurred as a result of a caregiver using force to discipline a child

B.The perpetrator did not believe he/she was engaging in abusive behavior

C.The harm or injury resulted from environmental factors such as inadequate clothing or medical care beyond the control of the parent

D.The perpetrator is an employee of a childcare service and acted out of a sincere religious belief that the behavior was acceptable

5 . Child-on-child contact resulting in harm or injury may be considered child abuse unless:

A.The abusing child was acting on the orders of an adult

B.The harm or injury was emotional in nature, not physical

C.The physical or mental injuries arose in the course of a dispute, fight, or scuffle entered into by mutual consent

D.The perpetrator is younger than age 12

6 . The definition of child abuse has been amended to require that acts or failures to act be committed __________________.

A.Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly

B.With premeditated intent

C.Intentionally and recklessly

D.With knowledge that the behavior could be physically or emotionally harmful to the child

7 . Bruises resulting from physical abuse typically appear ____________ initially and change color as they heal.

A.Black or blue

B.Red, green, or yellow

C.Brown, green, or yellow

D.Red, violet, black, or blue

8 . Approximately what percentage of child sexual abuse cases are perpetrated by strangers?

A.10%-30%

B.20%-40%

C.30%-50%

D.40%-60%

9 . What is the most common form of child maltreatment?

A.Sexual abuse

B.Neglect

C.Physical abuse

D.Emotional abuse

10 . What is one possible way to increase the identification in health care settings of people who are being trafficked?

A.Install security cameras in waiting rooms

B.Train non-clinical staff (e.g., receptionists, security guards) about ways to identify potential victims or perpetrators of human trafficking

C.Require all patients to fill out a questionnaire about human trafficking

D.Screen all patients using a validated tool for identifying victims of human trafficking

2020 Pennsylvania Child Abuse Course for Mandatory Reporters

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