Match each term with its definition.

Question

A. parents correct the problems that led to the removal of their children and, upon application, the court grants permission to have the children returned
B. the doctrine empowering the state to intervene to protect children when parents or guardians fail to do so
C. voluntary, often anonymous, reports of possible child abuse or neglect
D. this is a gender-neutral term used in place of "wife" or "spousal abuse"
E. require police officers to try to identify the initiator when both parties in an abuse situation claim injuries
F. a professional who is required by state statute to report suspected child abuse or neglect
G. order issued by a judge in a criminal case against a defendant accused of intimate partner abuse
H. petition filed by a victim of domestic violence in a civil court
I. the legal requirement that reasonable efforts must be made to maintain children with their families, or to return them after a short-term removal
J. a federal law that provides education on the cycle of violence and prevention; protection of victims in housing and employment; and victim immigrants can apply for permanent residency

Answer 1

A. Reunification
B. Parens patriae
C. Permissive reports
D. Intimate partner violence
E. Primary aggressor laws
F. Mandatory reporter
G. Criminal protective order
H. Temporary restraining order
I. Family preservation
J. Violence Against Women Act of 1994