Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect Quiz

Test your knowledge on identifying and responding to child abuse & neglect. Learn about signs, laws, and best practices for professionals.

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Which of the following is a sign of physical abuse in children?

Consistent hunger

Withdrawal from friends

Unexplained burns or bruises

Frequent absenteeism from school

What is one of the first steps you should take if a child discloses abuse to you?

Promise to keep the disclosure a secret

Immediately confront the alleged abuser

Listen carefully and reassure the child they did the right thing by telling you

Discuss the disclosure with colleagues to get their opinion

Which of the following behaviors in parents might be a warning sign of child neglect?

Being overly protective of their child

Showing little concern for the child

Enrolling the child in many extracurricular activities

Asking teachers for updates on the child’s progress

Child neglect is characterized by failure to provide for a child's basic needs, which include the following EXCEPT:

Educational

Emotional

Financial independence

Medical

Which law requires certain professionals to report suspected child abuse and neglect?

Child Protection Law

Mandatory Reporting Law

Child Welfare Act

Safe Child Act

Identifying and responding to emotional abuse can be challenging because:

It leaves physical marks that are easily noticed

It is less harmful than physical abuse

The signs can be subtle and similar to those of other stressors in a child’s life

Children rarely disclose emotional abuse

Sexual abuse in children can manifest in which of the following ways?

Improved academic performance

Knowledge of sexual acts inappropriate for their age

Less interest in playing with friends

More respect towards adults

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for professionals when documenting suspected child abuse?

Use the child’s own words wherever possible

Include your interpretations of the child’s behavior

Record all physical observations and disclosures

Maintain confidentiality of all records

Which of the following is an appropriate response when a child shows sudden changes in behavior or performance at school?

Immediately assume the child is being abused and report it

Monitor the child silently without taking any action

Consider it as a part of normal child development

Be alert to the possibility of abuse, but gather more information before taking action

#10

A child's disclosure of abuse is often:

Complete and detailed from the start

Given willingly without any hesitation

Fragmented and revealed over time

Consistent in every detail each time it's told

#11

In the context of child abuse, 'grooming' refers to:

Preparing a child for a meeting with social services

The process an abuser uses to desensitize and manipulate a child

Teaching a child how to maintain personal hygiene

A legal procedure to adopt a child

#12

The long-term effects of child abuse can include all of the following EXCEPT:

Increased resilience

Mental health disorders

Substance abuse

Difficulty forming healthy relationships