DCF Child Abuse and Neglect CAAN Test Questions

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DCF Child Abuse and Neglect (CAAN) Test Questions 2023 - 2024 With Verified Answers 1.Three children die as a result of child abuse in the home in the United States each ANS Day 2.How many people report child abuse when faced with an actual situation?-

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3.What is the single, leading cause of death for children ages four and younger ANS child abuse and neglect 4.On average, child abuse is reported somewhere in the United States every ANS 10 seconds

5.True or False: Strangers pose the greatest risk of sexual abuse to

children.- ANS: False, most children are abused by people they know. 1 / 3

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6.True or False: Child molesters get their sexual gratification only from

children ANS False, many child molesters also have sexual relationships with adults.

7.The average age that child molesters first attack a child is when the molesters are ANS In their teens 8.Which of the following actions can help stop child abuse and neglect?a.Helping a stressed-out parent by baby-sitting, making a meal for their family, or lending an understanding ear.b.Learning the signs and symptoms of child abuse so you can recognize them when you see the "red flags" c.Reporting known or suspected child abuse to the police or local child protective services agency

d.All of the above: ANS All of the above

9.Any person under the age of 18 years ANS A child 10.Any willful act or threatened act that results in any physical, 2 / 3

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mental, or sexual abuse, injury, or harm that causes or is likely to cause the child's physical, mental, or emotional health to be significantly impaired ANS Child abuse 11.The mistreatment of a child by a person responsible for the child's welfare that results in injury or harm to the child ANS Physical abuse 12.Sexual contact or interaction between a child and an adult or older child. Includes indecent exposure, fondling, touching sexual organs, forcible rape, sodomy, exploitation, and showing pornography ANS sexual abuse

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