Test Bank for Child Abuse and Neglect 3rd Edition by Monica L. McCoy and Stefanie M. Keen. ISBN-13 9

Chapter 14 – Preventing Child Maltreatment Test Items 1. An advantage of home visitation programs is a. they are generally available to all parents. b. they specifically target (and decrease the likelihood of) child physical abuse and neglect. c. they often provide additional support and resources to at-risk parents. d. they are fairly easy to implement.

Answer: C 2. An advantage of public service announcements is a. they are available to a large target audience. b. they specifically target (and decrease the likelihood of) child physical abuse and neglect. a. they often provide additional support and resources to at-risk parents. c. they are fairly easy to implement.

Answer: A 3. Which of the following prevention programs targets the potential victim of abuse, rather than the potential perpetrator? a. Child sexual abuse programs b. Group/center-based programs c. Public service announcements d. Home visitation programs Answer: A 4. Which of the following prevention programs targets parents who are considered at-risk for child maltreatment? a. Child sexual abuse programs b. Primary prevention programs c. Public service announcements d. Home visitation programs Answer: D 5. Which of the following prevention programs is universally available to the general public? a. Child sexual abuse programs b. Group/center-based programs c. Public service announcements d. Home visitation programs Answer: C 6. Which of the following prevention programs provides parents with the opportunity to share their experiences with, and provide support to, other parents? a. Child sexual abuse programs