Abused, Neglected, Dependent Or abandoned Children Coming Under Department Control

Question 1

In all cases in which a child comes under the control of a Department member, the PRIMARY CONCERN will be to ___________.

Answer 1

safeguard the child’s emotional and physical well-being.

Question 2

All members will maintain a sensitive approach in handling these situations to ______________.

Answer 2

minimize the trauma inherent in child abuse and neglect cases.

Question 3

Child - any person (minor) ___________, unless legally emancipated by reason of marriage or entry into a branch of the United States armed services.

Answer 3

under the age of 18 years

Question 4

Adult Resident - any person between the ages ____________ who resides in any facility licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services under the Child Care Act of 1969. The criteria set forth in the definitions of “abused child” and “neglected child” will be used in determining whether an adult resident is abused or neglected.

Answer 4

of 18 and 22

Question 5

custody within a hospital or other medical facility or a place previously designated for such custody by the Department of Children and Family Services, subject to review by the court, including a licensed foster home, group home, or other institution; but such place shall not be a jail or other place for the detention of criminal or juvenile offenders.

Answer 5

Temporary protective custody

Question 6

any minor ________________ who is absent from home without consent of a parent, guardian, or custodian; or is beyond the control of their parent, guardian or custodian under circumstances that present an immediate danger to the minor’s safety; and who after __________ from the date the minor is taken into limited custody, the minor refuses to return home or an agreement cannot be reached between the parties as to placement of the minor.

Answer 6

Minor Requiring Authoritative Intervention (MRAI)

under 18 years of age

21 days

Question 7

any minor ______________ who is not receiving the proper or necessary support, education as required by law, medical or other remedial care recognized under State law as necessary for a minor’s well-being, including adequate food, clothing, and shelter, or who is abandoned by his or her parent(s) or other person(s) responsible for the minor’s welfare.

Answer 7

Neglected Child

under the age of 18

Question 8

any minor whose environment is injurious to his or her welfare.

Answer 8

Neglected Child

Question 9

a newborn infant whose blood, urine, or meconium contains any amount of a controlled substance

Answer 9

Neglected Child

Question 10

any minor __________________ and whose parent or other person responsible for the minor’s welfare leaves the minor without supervision for an unreasonable period of time without regard for the mental or physical health, safety, or welfare of that minor.

Answer 10

Neglected Child

under the age of 14 years

Question 11

any minor who has been provided with interim crisis intervention services under Section 3-5 of the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, and whose parent, guardian, or custodian refuses to permit the minor to return home (unless the minor is an immediate physical danger to himself, herself, or others living in the home).

Answer 11

Neglected Child

Question 12

any minor left without regard for the mental or physical health, safety, or welfare of that minor. Whether or not the period of time during which the child was left alone may be considered unreasonable shall be determined by considering the following factors, including but not limited to

Answer 12

Neglected Child

a. the age of the minor;
b. the number of minors left at the location;
c. special needs of the minor, including whether the minor is physically or mentally handicapped, or otherwise in need of ongoing prescribed medical treatment such as periodic doses of insulin or other medications;
d. the duration of time in which the minor was left without supervision;
e. the condition and location of the place where the minor was left without supervision;
f. the time of day or night when the minor was left without supervision;
g. the weather conditions, including whether the minor was left in a location with adequate protection from the natural elements such as adequate heat or light;
h. the location of the parent or guardian at the time the minor was left without supervision, the physical distance the minor was from the parent or guardian at the time the minor was without supervision;
i. whether the minor’s movement was restricted or the minor was otherwise locked within a room or other structure;
j. whether the minor was given a phone number of a person or location to call in the event of an emergency and whether the minor was capable of making an emergency call;
k. whether there was food and other provisions left for the minor;
l. whether any of the conduct is attributable to economic hardship or illness and the parent, guardian, or other person having physical custody of control of the child made a good faith effort to provide for the health and safety of the minor;
m. whether the minor was left under the supervision of another person;
n. the age and physical and mental capabilities of the person or persons who provided supervision for the minor;
o. any other factor that would endanger the health and safety of that particular minor.

Question 13

the child’s environment creates a likelihood of harm to the child’s health, physical well-being, or welfare.

Answer 13

Neglected Child

Question 14

any minor _____________ whose parent or immediate family member, or any person responsible for the child’s welfare, or any individual residing in the same home as the child, or a paramour of the child’s parent:

Answer 14

Abused Child

under 18 years of age

Question 15

inflicts, causes to be inflicted, or allows to be inflicted upon such minor physical injury, by other than accidental means, which causes death, disfigurement, impairment of physical or emotional health, or loss or impairment of any bodily function.

Answer 15

Abused Child

Question 16

creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such child by other than accidental means which would be likely to cause death, disfigurement, impairment of physical or emotional health, or loss or impairment of any bodily function.

Answer 16

Abused Child

Question 17

commits or allows to be committed any sex offense against such child, as such sex offenses are defined in the Criminal Code of 2012 or in the Wrongs to Children Act, and extending those definition of sex offenses to include children _____________.

Answer 17

Abused Child

under 18 years of age

Question 18

commits or allows to be committed an act or acts of torture upon such child

Answer 18

Abused Child

Question 19

inflicts excessive corporal punishment

Answer 19

Abused Child

Question 20

commits or allows to be committed the offense of female genital mutilation, as defined in Sections 12-34 of the Criminal Code of 2012, against the child.

Answer 20

Abused Child

Question 21

causes to be sold, transferred, distributed, or given to such child _______________, a controlled substance unless that substance is dispensed to the child in a manner that complies with a prescription.

Answer 21

Abused Child

under 18 years of age

Question 22

commits or allows to be committed the offense of involuntary servitude, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor, or trafficking in persons as defined in Section 10-9 of the Criminal Code of 2012 against the child

Answer 22

Abused Child

Question 23

allows, encourages, or requires a minor to commit any act of prostitution, as defined in the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012, and extending those definitions to include minors ___________________.

Answer 23

Abused Child

under 18 years of age

Question 24

is without a parent, guardian or legal custodian.

Answer 24

Dependent Child - any minor under 18 years of age who

Question 25

is without proper care because of the physical or mental disability of his or her parent, guardian, or custodian.

Answer 25

Dependent Child - any minor under 18 years of age who

Question 26

is without proper medical or other remedial care recognized under State law or other care necessary for his or her well being through no fault, neglect, or lack of concern by his or her parents, guardian, or custodian, provided that no order may be made terminating parental rights, nor may a minor be removed from custody of his or her parents for longer than six months, pursuant to an adjudication as a dependent minor under this subdivision, unless it is found to be in his or her best interest by the court or the case automatically closes as provided under Section 2-31 of this Act; or

Answer 26

Dependent Child - any minor under 18 years of age who

Question 27

has a parent, guardian, or legal custodian who with good cause wishes to be relieved of all residual parental rights and responsibilities, guardianship, or custody

Answer 27

Dependent Child - any minor under 18 years of age who

Question 28

A person commits the offense of child abandonment when he or she, as a parent, guardian, or other person having physical custody or control of a child, without regard for the mental or physical health, safety, or welfare of that child, knowingly leaves that child who is ____________ without supervision by a responsible person ___________ for a period of _________ or more.

Answer 28

Abandoned Child

under the age of 13

over the age of 14

24 hours

Question 29

A person does not commit the offenses of _______________________ when he or she relinquishes a child in accordance with the Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act

Answer 29

child abuse, neglect, or abandonment

Question 30

The Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act designates certain facilities such as police stations, hospitals, fire stations, and emergency medical facilities to function as safe havens where parents may surrender their newborn infant to facility personnel. The infant must be thirty days old or less and not abused or neglected. Department members are to follow the procedures outlined in the Department directive entitled “Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act” for procedures for receiving a relinquished infant under this Act.

Answer 30

30 days or younger

Question 31

1. take protective custody of the child/victim and render assistance by providing protection and medical treatment as necessary

Answer 31

In cases of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment, the preliminary investigating officer will:

Question 32

2. determine the relationship between the offender and the child/victim to determine the proper classification and investigative responsibility.

Answer 32

In cases of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment, the preliminary investigating officer will:

Question 33

3. prepare the appropriate case report to record the facts of the incident.

Answer 33

In cases of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment, the preliminary investigating officer will:

Question 34

4. record the name of the notified detective in the case report.

Answer 34

In cases of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment, the preliminary investigating officer will:

Question 35

5. request the services of an evidence technician, if necessary, noting the request in the appropriate case report.

Answer 35

In cases of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment, the preliminary investigating officer will:

Question 36

a. the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC).
b. the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
c. the member’s supervisor.
d. the appropriate Bureau of Detectives (BOD) Area
e. the BOD Special Investigations Unit (SIU) at the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (CCAC) in cases involving:
(1) all sexual abuse/assault cases of children 0 through 12 years of age, and
(2) family-related sexual abuse/assault cases of children 0 through 17 years of age.
NOTE:
Notifications made Monday - Friday 2300-0800 hours and on weekends from 1600-0800 hours will be made to:
(a) the appropriate Bureau of Detectives Area with investigative responsibility for the district of occurrence,
(b) the Chicago Children’s Advocacy center via their fax number.

Answer 36

In cases of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment, the preliminary investigating officer will: make the following notifications:

Question 37

If an incident meets the criteria of human trafficking as defined in the Department directive entitled “Human Trafficking,” the follow-up investigative responsibility belongs to the Bureau of Organized Crime.

Answer 37

In cases of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment, the preliminary investigating officer will: make the following notifications:

Question 38

When an officer has investigated a complaint received from the DCFS Hotline and determines that the alleged abuse, neglect, or abandonment is not bona fide (e.g., “check on children left alone”), the officer will call the toll-free DCFS Hotline (800-252-2873),

Answer 38

Provide his or her name, star number, radio call identification number, location of complaint, and a brief description of why the incident is not bona fide.

Question 39

1. render assistance to the victim by providing protective custody and medical treatment as necessary.

Answer 39

In Dependency cases, the preliminary investigating officer will:

Question 40

2. determine the circumstances contributing to the dependent status of the minor child.

Answer 40

In Dependency cases, the preliminary investigating officer will:

Question 41

a. If the dependent status has resulted from non-criminal inability of the parent, guardian, or custodian to provide basic care:
(1) prepare a General Offense Case Report:
IUCR Code: 5080
Primary Classification: Non-Criminal Incident
Secondary Classification: Other Non-Criminal Persons;
(2) contact the appropriate BOD Area, explaining the pertinent details of the situation; and
(3) notify DCFS to initiate emergency assistance.

Answer 41

In Dependency cases, the preliminary investigating officer will:

Question 42

b. If the dependent status has resulted from a “lockout” (the child is not permitted by his parents to remain in the home):
(1) take protective custody of the child;
(2) notify the appropriate BOD Area for assignment of a detective to interview the parents and the child;
(3) if attempts to reunite the parents and child fail, prepare a General Offense Case Report:
IUCR: 1710
Primary Classification: Offense Involving Children
Secondary Classification: Endangering Life/Health Child; and
(4) turn the child over to the assigned detective for follow-up investigation and intervention by DCFS

Answer 42

In Dependency cases, the preliminary investigating officer will:

Question 43

1. Any law enforcement officer may, without a warrant, take into limited custody a minor who is absent from home without the consent of the minor’s parent, guardian, or custodian or a minor who is beyond the control of his or her parent, guardian, or custodian, in circumstances which constitute a substantial or immediate danger to the minor’s physical safety.

Answer 43

In Minor Requiring Authoritative Intervention (MRAI) Cases

Limited Custody

Question 44

2. The officer may bring one or both parents and the minor to the Bureau of Detectives Area with investigative responsibility for the district of occurrence. The Area detective will conduct a follow-up investigation, mediate with the adult(s) responsible for the minor, and subsequently determine the best course of action for the minor, possibly involving IDCFS.

Answer 44

In Minor Requiring Authoritative Intervention (MRAI) Cases

Limited Custody

Question 45

a. Examples of such situations include:
(1) a 911 call of a family dispute in which the parent claims to be unable to control the minor and, fearing for the safety and well-being of other children in the home, refuses to allow the minor into the home and asks the officer for social service intervention.

Answer 45

In Minor Requiring Authoritative Intervention (MRAI) Cases

Limited Custody

Question 46

a. Examples of such situations include:
(2) a minor who is absent from home, has no key to gain entrance, and whose parent, guardian, or custodian cannot be reached, is brought to the Bureau of Detectives Area with investigative responsibility for the district of occurrence.

Answer 46

In Minor Requiring Authoritative Intervention (MRAI) Cases

Limited Custody

Question 47

b. Where no crime has been committed, a Non-Criminal Case Report Concerning Persons will be prepared documenting the officer’s actions in taking a minor (and where applicable, his or her parent, guardian, or custodian) to the Bureau of Detectives Area for possible MRAI services.

Answer 47

In Minor Requiring Authoritative Intervention (MRAI) Cases

Limited Custody