Question 1

All of the following describe the levels of prevention addressing the problem of child maltreatment in Canada EXCEPT which?

Accepted Answer

The levels of prevention addressing the problem of child maltreatment in Canada include primary prevention (preventing maltreatment before it occurs), secondary prevention (early detection and intervention to reduce harm), and tertiary prevention (treatment and support for those who have experienced maltreatment). Universal prevention is not a commonly recognized level of prevention for child maltreatment in Canada.

Question 2

Identify and describe the wide range of programs and services that exist in Canada to prevent or reduce the debilitating effects of mental health disorders among young people in non-residential programs.

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Question 3

In 1999,Canada launched the National Children's Agenda (NCA),a comprehensive and long-term plan that articulates a shared vision for Canadian children.Using the city of Ottawa's example,identify and describe the Key Elements and Influences on Child and Youth Development Strategy,which guides their city's goal to enhance children's lives.

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Question 4

A Canada Fit for Children (2004)document lays out the goals and priorities for action in matters relating to children and youth.Identify all four goals and briefly describe what aspect of a child's/youth's life might be incorporated in the respective goal.

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Question 5

All of the following describe the rights children have under the Convention on the Rights of the Child EXCEPT which?

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Question 6

What does the Latin term parens patriae mean?

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Question 7

Child abuse in Canada not only has an enormous impact on a child's well-being,but it costs an incredible amount of money each year when factoring in healthcare,social welfare services,and lost productivity by parents.What did a recent study estimate the cost to be?

Accepted Answer

A recent study estimated the cost of child abuse in Canada to be $15 billion a year when factoring in healthcare, social welfare services, and lost productivity by parents.

Question 8

You were hired as a children protection worker after graduation from your BSW program.Based on Canadian statistics,what is the most common form of child maltreatment you will encounter in your work?

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Exposure to family violence is the most common form of child maltreatment reported in Canada, reflecting the broader impact of domestic issues on children's well-being.

Question 9

Various signs may indicate that a child may be suffering abuse or neglect.Identify four and explain how they might be revealed.

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Question 10

Under Canada's Family Violence Initiative,safe homes offer abused women and their children all of the following EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Mental health services in residential settings are not offered under Canada's Family Violence Initiative.

Question 11

The Canadian Constitution allows each province and territory to develop its own child welfare system for abused or neglected children and their families.As a result,approaches to child protection vary across Canada.According to your text,all of the following articulate those terms EXCEPT which?

Accepted Answer

The text does not explicitly mention aboriginal placements as a key factor in the varying approaches to child protection across Canada. The other options (legislation, investigative procedures, and child welfare services) are discussed as important components of the different provincial and territorial child welfare systems.

Question 12

A model developed by Butchart and Harvey (2006)recommends that Canadian child welfare systems should be more focused on the prevention of harm to children,rather than on reacting to child maltreatment after it has occurred.According to this model,there should be three levels of prevention.Identify those three levels.

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Question 13

There is a greater trend toward kinship care in the field of child welfare.Where is a child placed in this type of care?

Accepted Answer

Kinship care refers to the placement of children in the care of relatives or close family friends. Therefore, the best choice for a child placed in kinship care would be option B, a foster home with relatives. Options A, C, and D do not specifically involve placement with relatives or close family friends.

Question 14

Canada's child welfare legislation has been influence by what two principles articulated in the Convention on the Rights of the Child?

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The Convention on the Rights of the Child articulates both the principle of the right to participation and the principle of the best interests of the child. These principles have influenced Canada's child welfare legislation, with a focus on involving children in decision-making and prioritizing their well-being. Option B is incorrect as the Convention does not specifically mention the right to basic needs. Option C is partially correct as the Convention also emphasizes the protection of children, but it does not articulate the right to basic needs as a specific principle. Option D is incorrect as it combines the wrong principles.

Quiz 10: The Social Welfare of Children and Their Families