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CMAS Exam 1 with Verified SolutionsIf child abuse reports are made "in good faith" and it's later determined that the abuse did not
occur, the reporter may be held liable for false reporting. Correct Ans-false
Children need a family, a sense of continuity and connection is central to a child's healthy
development. Therefore, child protection efforts focus on keeping children with their families as
long as their safety can be maintained. Correct Ans-Permanency
CPS Process: Step 1 Correct Ans-Identification
CPS Process: Step 2 Correct Ans-Reporting
CPS Process: Step 3 Correct Ans-Intake
CPS Process: Step 4 Correct Ans-Screen-in
CPS Process: Step 5 Correct Ans-Initial assessment
There are child abuse cases in which only law enforcement would be conducting the
investigation and child protective services would not be involved. Correct Ans-True
The patrol officer is the only law enforcement personnel responsible for investigating cases of
child maltreatment. Correct Ans-False
While law enforcement seeks to conduct efficient investigations they are not bound to hard
deadlines to completing the investigation. Correct Ans-True
, Who are the required members of a multidisciplinary team in the state of
Pennsylvania? Correct Ans-Law enforcement, CPS, prosecuter/ district attorney
An investigator or detective completes the "processing physical evidence, interviewing
witnesses, interviewing suspects, conducting record searches" (Dempsey, 1996, p. 11) and other
investigatory practices that include working collaboratively with members of the
Multidisciplinary Team. Correct Ans-Follow-up investigation
When the patrol officer establishes control of the crime scene, determine if the suspect/alleged
perpetrator is within the vicinity, render first aid if necessary, detain, separate, and interview
the possible suspect and any witnesses to the alleged crime (Dempsey, 1996). Correct Ans-
Preliminary investigation
_______________________________________are trained individuals who support and
empower the child and the non-offending caregiver who are identified as victims of a criminal
act. These individuals provide trauma-informed services that include: crisis and risk assessment,
court education, support and accompaniment and case updates. Correct Ans-Victim
advocates
In child sexual abuse cases, it can be anticipated that only 5% of the time will there be any
physical evidence of a sexual assault having occurred. Correct Ans-true
concludes the allegations of maltreatment or risk of maltreatment is supported or founded by
state law Correct Ans-Substantiated
concludes maltreatment cannot be substantiated under state law or policy, but there is reason
to suspect Correct Ans-Indicated
concludes there is not sufficient evidence under state law to conclude or suspect that the child
was abused Correct Ans-Unsubstantiated/Unfounded
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