In accordance with Section 43-21-105 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated, “Abused Child means a child whose parent, guardian or custodian or any person responsible for his care or support, whether legally obligated to do so or not, has caused or allowed to be caused upon said child sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, emotional abuse, mental injury, non-accidental physical injury or other maltreatment. Provided, however that physical discipline, including spanking, performed on a child by a parent, guardian or custodian in a reasonable manner shall not be deemed abuse under this section.”

Kayla is a social worker. She is working with a family. Some of the areas she should note and strive to respect are ________________________.

Social workers who believe that a colleague has acted unethically should seek resolution by discussing their concerns with the colleague when feasible and when such discussion is likely to be productive. 

_______________ is a parenting style that attempts to shape or control a child’s behavior with a set of absolute standards. 

Mississippi state law requires anyone who suspects that a person under 18 is being trafficked to report it to the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services.

In Mississippi which of the following are requirements to foster to adopt a child?

One of the most common mental health disorders found in older adults is ________________. 

_____________________ parenting is seen as more ideal and valued as this parenting style tends to encourage structure, and firmness with rules, but it does not restrict the child in any way.

These areas are usually characterized by a lack of formal resources which includes the services of private social entities.

The fastest growing age group in the US is/are people 55 years of age and up.