Author Question: A 4-year-old child was taken to the emergency room by her mother because the girl was unresponsive. ... (Read 49 times)

Chelseaamend · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

A 4-year-old child was taken to the emergency room by her mother because the girl was unresponsive. Doctors discover massive internal injuries and despite efforts, the girl dies. Police investigate. What role does Child Protective Services have in this investigation?

A) None, since the child is deceased
B) To determine whether maltreatment was involved in the child's death, identify the responsible party, and then take appropriate action to protect any surviving siblings
C) To collect evidence, interrogate suspects, and determine criminal culpability
D) To immediately remove all children from the home pending an investigation by police

Question 2

Generally speaking, what is the typical value of trace evidence in fatal child maltreatment cases?

A) Trace evidence is critical to the investigation.
B) Trace evidence is usually not available but is valuable.
C) Trace evidence is far less value than it might be in other crimes.
D) Trace evidence is as valuable as other evidence.