Question 1

Minimalists react strongly to a perceived crisis, assuming the worst and attempting to mobilize people and resources to combat the crisis.

Accepted Answer

Minimalists tend to focus on simplifying and reducing excess in their lives, rather than reacting strongly or assuming the worst in crisis situations.

Question 2

African-American youth experience disproportionately higher rates of maltreatment compared to their numbers in the population.

Accepted Answer

Numerous studies have shown that African-American youth experience disproportionately higher rates of maltreatment compared to their numbers in the population. Factors such as poverty, discrimination, and systemic racism can contribute to this disparity.

Question 3

Girls generally experience slightly higher rates of maltreatment than boys.

Accepted Answer

According to research and statistics, girls do experience slightly higher rates of maltreatment than boys. This includes physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, as well as neglect. However, it is important to note that both boys and girls can be victims of maltreatment and all cases should be taken seriously.

Question 4

The deceitful tricks abductors use to entice child victims are called child lures.

Accepted Answer

Child lures are tactics used by abductors to tempt and convince a child to go with them. These tricks can include offering gifts, asking for help, pretending to be someone the child knows, or flattering the child.

Question 5

The notion that children were the property of their parents legitimized corporal punishment of young offenders.

Accepted Answer

The belief that children were the property of their parents gave parents the authority to use physical punishment as a form of discipline, as they were seen as having ownership over their children's bodies. This view has been challenged in modern times with the recognition of children's rights and the promotion of non-violent methods of discipline.

Question 6

Most child kidnapping cases involve a stranger.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, only about 1 in 5 cases of non-family child abductions involve a stranger. The majority of child abductions are committed by someone the child knows, such as a family member, acquaintance, or trusted authority figure.

Question 7

Pediatric radiologists are doctors who study X-rays of childhood injuries.

Accepted Answer

Pediatric radiologists specialize in the use of medical imaging techniques, such as X-rays, to diagnose and treat medical conditions and injuries in children.

Question 8

Statutory rape generally is defined as sexual intercourse involving a teenager younger than 18 years and a partner five or more years older.

Accepted Answer

While statutory rape laws vary by jurisdiction, in many places it is defined as sexual intercourse between an adult (18 or older) and a minor (under 18). The age difference between the parties may or may not be a factor in determining whether the act is considered statutory rape. It is important to consult the specific laws in your area.

Question 9

The broader catchphrase "missing children" refers to all those children whose whereabouts are unknown by their parents and/or caretakers.

Accepted Answer

The statement correctly defines the term "missing children."

Question 10

Sibling-on-sibling violence is the least studied type of assault because it is also the least frequent.

Accepted Answer

While sibling violence is often underreported, research shows that it is actually one of the most common forms of family violence.

Question 11

In general, the minimalist position is marked by a skeptical stance that tends to downplay the scope and seriousness of a problem.

Accepted Answer

The minimalist position often involves a skeptical or dismissive attitude towards problems or proposed solutions, leading to a tendency to downplay their importance.

Question 12

In general, the maximalist position argues that a problem is reaching epidemic proportions.

Accepted Answer

The maximalist position exaggerates the severity of a problem and argues that it is reaching epidemic proportions.

Question 13

The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act mandates the FBI to enter information about missing and abducted children into its database within 24 hours of receiving a police report.

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Question 14

In 2016, the death of children from maltreatment was 2.36 children per 100,000.

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in 2016, the rate of children who died from maltreatment was 2.36 per 100,000 children in the population.

Question 15

Lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse based on later recovery of repressed memories reached a peak in 1990 and tapered off dramatically after 1993.

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Question 16

The purpose of the Amber Alert is to keep abused children from becoming delinquent.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the Amber Alert is to quickly spread information about missing or abducted children, with the goal of locating and rescuing them as soon as possible. It is not directly related to preventing or addressing child abuse or delinquency.

Question 17

A guardian ad litem is a court-appointed psychologist who specializes in evaluating child victims.

Accepted Answer

A guardian ad litem (GAL) is not a psychologist, but rather a court-appointed advocate who represents the best interests of the child in legal proceedings. They may work with psychologists or other professionals in evaluating the child's needs and well-being, but they themselves are not typically psychologists.

Question 18

The social movement that was instrumental in drafting new child kidnapping laws was the child-search movement.

Accepted Answer

The child-search movement advocated for stronger laws and government efforts to address child kidnappings and missing children. As a result, new child kidnapping laws were drafted and implemented.

Question 19

Most members of the nationwide group for survivors of childhood sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests are men.

Accepted Answer

According to research and data from the organization, SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests), most members of the group identify as male.

Question 20

The UCR is a helpful database to research child kidnappings.

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Quiz 6: Victims and the Criminal Justice System: Cooperation and Conflict