Question 1

________ has the highest rate of child poverty, which indicates that "wealthy provinces" do not necessarily have the lowest rates of child poverty.

Accepted Answer

British Columbia has been reported to have high rates of child poverty, despite its overall wealth and economic status. This highlights the issue that economic prosperity does not always equate to lower poverty rates among children.

Question 2

________ have the highest rates of child poverty.

Accepted Answer

Immigrants, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities often face systemic barriers that can lead to higher rates of poverty. This includes challenges such as discrimination, limited access to high-paying jobs, and in some cases, restricted access to social services.

Question 3

In Canada, the best definition of "child" for the purposes of protection in the child welfare system is ________.

Accepted Answer

In Canada, the definition of "child" for the purposes of protection in the child welfare system varies by province and territory, meaning there is no single age that applies across the entire country.

Question 4

________ is NOT a dimension of child well-being according to UNICEF (2007).

Accepted Answer

Excess of entertainment is not considered a dimension of child well-being according to UNICEF's framework. The other options (health and safety, educational well-being, family and peer relationships, and subjective well-being) are recognized dimensions.

Question 5

The three distinct but overlapping areas of social work practice with children are ________.

Accepted Answer

Child welfare, youth justice, and prevention are the three distinct but overlapping areas of social work practice with children, focusing on their well-being, legal issues, and preventing problems before they start.

Question 6

The major guiding principle of child welfare agencies is ________.

Accepted Answer

The major guiding principle of child welfare agencies is the "best interest of the child." This principle guides decisions and actions to ensure that the welfare and safety of the child are prioritized in all circumstances.

Question 7

The key activity of child welfare that functions to receive and investigate reports of possible child abuse and neglect is ________.

Accepted Answer

Child protection is the specific activity within child welfare services that involves receiving and investigating reports of child abuse and neglect to ensure the safety and well-being of children.

Question 8

According to the 2008 Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect, the two most frequently occurring categories of substantiated maltreatment of children were ________.

Accepted Answer

Neglect and intimate partner violence were identified as the two most frequently occurring categories of substantiated maltreatment of children according to the 2008 Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect.

Question 9

In Canada, perceptions of children have changed and evolved according to several unique stages. Children were considered parental property with no protective laws in ________.

Accepted Answer

In Stage One: Children as Objects, the perception was that children were considered parental property without any protective laws, reflecting a time when children's rights and individuality were not recognized or protected legally or socially.

Question 10

________ is NOT a common feature found in all the provinces' child welfare policies.

Accepted Answer

The definition of a child for the purposes of protection is not a common feature found in all provinces' child welfare policies because the age definition of a child can vary between different jurisdictions and is not a universal aspect of child welfare policies across all provinces.

Question 11

In Canada, perceptions of children have changed and evolved according to several unique stages. It was first argued that the state had the duty to prevent and intervene with child cruelty and maltreatment in ________.

Accepted Answer

In Stage Two, the perception of children shifted towards recognizing them as vulnerable individuals who require protection, marking the beginning of state intervention in cases of child cruelty and maltreatment.

Question 12

In the late 1800s, ________ felt it was their duty to save children from society's moral decline and deficient parenting.

Accepted Answer

Child savers were reformers in the late 19th century who focused on the welfare of children, advocating for changes in child labor laws and the establishment of juvenile courts to protect children from abuse and exploitation. They believed in intervening to save children from what they saw as a decline in societal morals and inadequate parenting.

Question 13

In Canada, perceptions of children have changed and evolved according to several unique stages. Children were no longer viewed as objects in need of state protection, but as subjects, existing with dignity and their own basic rights, in ________.

Accepted Answer

In Stage Three: Children as Subjects, the perception shifted to view children as individuals with their own dignity and basic rights, marking a significant evolution from seeing them merely as objects or entities in need of protection.

Question 14

The term ________ is used to refer to apprehending unusually high numbers of Indigenous children and fostering or adopting them, largely to non-Indigenous families.

Accepted Answer

The term "Sixties Scoop" refers to the practice in Canada from the 1950s to the 1980s of taking, or "scooping up," Indigenous children from their families and communities for placement in foster homes or adoption by non-Indigenous families. This led to a loss of cultural identity for many Indigenous people.

Question 15

In 1980, ________ made up 2 per cent of the Canadian child population but represented more than 10 per cent of children in foster care.

Accepted Answer

In 1980, Indigenous children made up a small percentage of the Canadian child population but were disproportionately represented in the foster care system, highlighting systemic issues and biases affecting Indigenous communities.

Question 16

________ refers to the urging of physicians to report to authorities any evidence of broken bones in infants and children.

Accepted Answer

Battered child syndrome refers to the clinical condition in young children who have received severe physical abuse, typically from a caregiver. The term is used to describe the pattern of injuries commonly found in physically abused children, including fractures, and it emphasizes the importance of healthcare professionals recognizing and reporting these signs to protect the child.

Question 17

________ were introduced to be the least invasive towards the child while protecting him or her from abuse and neglect.

Accepted Answer

Least intrusive measures were introduced with the intention of being minimally invasive while ensuring the protection of children from abuse and neglect. This approach aims to intervene in a way that respects the child's and family's rights and autonomy as much as possible, while still addressing the safety and welfare of the child.

Question 18

________ was developed in the late 1980s and initiated a broad category of rights that applies to every human being below the age of 18 years.

Accepted Answer

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) was adopted in 1989 and is a comprehensive human rights treaty that enshrines specific children's rights in international law. It applies to all individuals under the age of 18.

Question 19

In Canada, the ________ is recognized as an "interpretive guide" for situations where legislation regarding child welfare is ambiguous or silent.

Accepted Answer

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is recognized as an interpretive guide in Canada for situations where legislation regarding child welfare is ambiguous or silent. This international treaty sets out the civil, political, economic, social, health, and cultural rights of children.

Question 20

________ is NOT considered a reason why families experience difficulty.

Accepted Answer

Not attending university is not typically considered a direct reason why families experience difficulty. The other options, such as parental deficiency, family breakdown, societal breakdown, and systems of oppression, are factors that can contribute to challenges faced by families.

Quiz 7: Social Work Practice With Children