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This document is a study guide from the Florida Department of Children and Families for their course on child abuse and neglect. It provides tips for studying for the competency exam after completion of the course, including budgeting time, reviewing material each day rather than cramming, and doing easy questions first. It also outlines the key areas covered in the course, such as identifying different types of abuse and neglect, reporting requirements, and the effects on children, families, and society. The guide aims to help participants focus their studying for the exam.

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Caan Study Guide

This document is a study guide from the Florida Department of Children and Families for their course on child abuse and neglect. It provides tips for studying for the competency exam after completion of the course, including budgeting time, reviewing material each day rather than cramming, and doing easy questions first. It also outlines the key areas covered in the course, such as identifying different types of abuse and neglect, reporting requirements, and the effects on children, families, and society. The guide aims to help participants focus their studying for the exam.

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT

OF
CHILDREN & FAMILIES

CHILD CARE SERVICES STUDY GUIDE FOR

Child Abuse and Neglect


Child Abuse and Neglect
Study Guide
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The Department of Children and Families (DCF) would like to extend congratulations on
your recent completion of its course, Child Abuse and Neglect. It is hoped that you
enjoyed the experience and are ready to apply your new skills in the workforce.
Now that you have completed Child Abuse and Neglect, please consider registering for
other DCF courses.
For more information on training and licensing requirements, please visit the Department
of Children and Families Web site at www.myflorida.com/childcare/.
How to use this study guide
This study guide will assist you in preparing for DCFs Child Abuse and Neglect
competency exam. Please be aware that this study guide does not replace the
participants guide you used during the course. You are encouraged to use your
participants guide to study for the exam. This study guide will help you focus your
studies. However, it does not contain the specific questions and answers you will see on
the exam. Use this study guide, and the key points, and objectives in your participants
guide to prepare for your exam.

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5 Tips to Help You Get the Most from Your Study Time

#1
Budget your time.
Make sure you have time to study and review your work both during the course and
before the exam.
#2
Set aside time immediately after class to start your review.
This is the best time to review your notes and identify if you have any questions
concerning the material presented in the course. The night before the exam would be too
late for this step.
#3
Review all material again before the exam.
Organize all of your class notes and other material you may have received during the
course sessions. Pay specific attention to your participants guide.
#4
Create your own study guide.
Organize your notes into key ideas and other information you want to remember on one
sheet of paper. If you need more than one sheet, thats all right, but try to keep the ideas
organized, brief, and to the point.
#5
Space out your studying.
You will learn more if you study a little each day rather than trying to cram all the
information into your head the night before the exam. Studying a little each day will help
the material stay in your long-term memory.

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10 Tips for Success on Your Competency Exam


#1
Take care of your personal needs.
Make sure you rest well the night before the exam. Eat before taking your exam; do not
take the exam hungry. Leave enough time to take care of all your personal needs before
the exam so that you can concentrate during the exam.
#2
Be well-prepared.
Being well-prepared, and arriving early will reduce anxiety. Bring at least two #2 pencils,
a photo ID and the confirmation letter you received after you registered.
#3
Listen carefully, read the instructions and ask questions if you dont
understand.
It is important to listen carefully to the directions you are given. Read the instructions
carefully, and ask questions if you do not understand them.
#4
Read through the entire exam.
Read through the entire exam first to get a feel for the exam. Pay attention to how it is
structured and how the questions are written.
#5
Tips for multiple choice questions.
Read the question first. Eliminate answers you know are not correct. If you do not know
an answer, try to guess.
#6
Do the easy questions first.
Do the easy questions first and then go on to harder questions or questions that require
additional thought. This strategy will help ensure that you answer all the questions you
know before you go on to the challenging questions. This strategy also helps build your
confidence.
#7
Have a problem with a question? Skip it!
If you have a problem with a question, skip it and come back to it later. Just as you
worked on the easy questions first, it is important that you not get stuck on one
question and that you use your time answering questions you can.
#8
Read all options.
Be sure that you read all of your choices before selecting an answer.
#9
Stay focused.
Dont let your mind wander or worry about other students who may be completing an
exam before you do. Stay focused and work on one question at a time.
#10
Before you turn in your exam, check your work.
Make sure you have answered all the questions. Double check!

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This is an example of the Scantron sheet that you will use when take the exam for this courses.

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Module 1: Identifying Child Abuse and Neglect


1. Define the following terms and give an example of each: physical abuse, sexual abuse,
and emotional neglect.

2. From the section titled, Child Neglect, describe child neglect and list four examples
of child neglect.

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3. Match the indicator with the category:


Categories
Physical Indicator of Physical Abuse

Indicators
Unexplained bruises or
welts

Behavioral Indicator of Physical Abuse


Delinquency
Physical Indicator of Physical Neglect
Failure to thrive
Behavioral Indicator of Physical Neglect
Withdrawal, fantasy, or
infantile behavior

Physical Indicator of Emotional Abuse or


Neglect

Wary of adult contact


Torn, shredded, stained,
or bloody underclothing

Behavioral Indicator of Emotional Abuse or


Neglect
Physical Indicator of Sexual Abuse

Neurotic traits (sleep


disorders, inhibition of
play)

Behavioral Indicator of Sexual Abuse

Consistent hunger, poor


hygiene, or inappropriate
dress

4. From the section titled, Interaction with Child and Family, give five examples of
things to do when talking to a child about suspected abuse or neglect.
Things To Do
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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5. There are risk factors that affect the child, family, and/or society that put the child at
risk for maltreatment. Identify who is affected by the risk factor. Some may have more
than one answer.
Person(s) at Risk
Risk Factor
Child
Family
Society
Financial problems or unemployment
Child
Family
Society
Childhood history of abuse
Child
Family
Society
Chronic or serious illness
Child
Family
Society
Cultural acceptance of abuse
Child
Family
Society
Poverty
Child
Family
Society
Premature birth and/or birth defect
Child
Family
Society
Social isolation lack of support
Child
Family
Society
Homelessness
Child
Family
Society
Attention Deficit Disorder

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6. From the section titled, Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect on Child, Family,
Caregiver, and Society, list and describe some of the effects of child abuse and neglect
in the areas listed below:
Child

Family

Caregivers

Society

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Module 2: Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect


7. From the section titled, Who is Mandated to Report Abuse? list:
The name of the group you belong to, or will belong to, that is required by law to
report child abuse/neglect.
Three other mandatory reporters.

8. From the section titled, How to Make a Report, list the three ways abuse and neglect
reports can be made to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
1.
2.
3.

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9. From the section titled, Confidentiality, describe two ways the law protects
caregivers who report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.

10. From the section titled, How to Handle Accusations of Child Abuse and Neglect,
describe some guidelines child caregivers should follow if wrongly accused of child
abuse or neglect.

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11. From the section titled, Agencies/Resources, list three key groups involved in the
child protection system and describe their role or responsibility.

12. What is the phone number for the Florida Abuse Hotline?

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