Minors Conducting Research in the UT Health San Antonio Workplace Mentor Assessment Survey

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* 3. Minors participating in research programs at the UTHSCSA may engage in the following activities:

A. Laboratory experiments

B. Lectures and presentations

C. University sponsored activities

D. All of the above

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* 4. Authorized adults who mentor minors in a university-sponsored research program should:

A. Transport minors to university sponsored events in their own vehicle

B. Create a safe and engaging research environment for the minor

C. Accept a Facebook “friend” request from the minor

D. Take photos of the minor in the lab to document their progress

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* 5. Which of the following is recommended when working with a minor?

A. Keep the door open when working alone with a minor

B. Meet with the minor in private spaces

C. Ensure no colleagues are present when meeting with a minor

D. Create a friendly atmosphere by hugging the minor

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* 6. A minor working in your lab comments that they have a headache and asks if you have any aspirin. You should:

A. Provide aspirin for the minor

B. Never provide aspirin for the minor

C. Ask other lab personnel if they have aspirin for the minor

D. Call the Health and Wellness Center to see if they have aspirin for the minor

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* 7. Upon completing the required child protection training regarding minors in the workplace, an authorized adult may do all of the following except:

A. Supervise minors enrolled in a UT Health Science Center research program

B. Delegate mentorship to someone who has not completed the required training

C. Chaperone minors for UT Health Science Center sponsored programs off campus

D. Work with minors conducting research in the lab

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* 8. After several weeks serving as a mentor to a minor enrolled in a research program at the UT Health Science Center, you have established a positive, professional relationship with the minor. The minor invites you to follow them on Instagram. Which is an appropriate response?

A. Thank you for asking, but I will need to decline the invitation.

B. Thank you for asking. Let me talk to your Program Director about this first, and I will get back to you.

C. I do not use Instagram, but I will send you a friend request from my Facebook account.

D. Do you have your parent’s permission for me to follow you on Instagram?

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* 9. Ensuring a safe environment for minors engaged in a research program at the UT Health Science Center goes beyond lab safety. Authorized adults must be aware of the types of abuse and the signs of abuse. The types of abuse authorized adults must be aware of include all except:

A. Neglect

B. Financial

C. Physical

D. Emotional

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* 10. Signs of abuse by neglect can include which of the following:

A. Malnutrition

B. Poor personal hygiene

C. Head lice infestation

D. All of the above

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* 11. The minor with whom you have been working for several months is suddenly displaying extreme behavior changes. These could be signs of abuse from:

A. Emotional/psychological abuse

B. Physical abuse

C. Molestation

D. All of the above

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* 12. In order to apply the term “abused”, a minor must have sustained a physical injury.

A. True

B. False

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* 13. Abuse that has severe negative impact on a child’s cognitive, emotional, or social development is categorized as:

A. Exploitation

B. Physical abuse

C. Molestation/Sexual abuse

D. Emotional/Psychological abuse

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* 14. If a minor displays a fear of going home or talks about suicide, they may be experiencing which of the following types of abuse?

A. Physical abuse

B. Molestation/Sexual abuse

C. Emotional/Psychological abuse

D. All of the above

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* 15. While in the lab with a minor enrolled in a research program, the minor confides in you that they are being abused. Which of the following actions should you take?

A. Call the minor’s parents

B. Listen to the minor

C. Contact the Program Director

D. Send the minor to talk to someone else because the topic makes you uncomfortable

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* 16. Non-accidental injuries resulting from self-harm may be a sign of abuse and can include:

A. Pulling out hair

B. Cutting

C. Scratching

D. All of the above

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* 17. A minor that you mentor confides in you that they are being abused. According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, you should:

A. Obtain the facts as presented by the minor and document the minor’s exact quotes.

B. Promise the minor you will confront their alleged abuser

C. Provide suggestions as to how the minor can confront their alleged abuser

D. Tell the minor to change their behavior to stop the abuse

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* 18. The only time an authorized adult must file a report regarding abuse of a minor with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is if the abuse is witnessed by the authorized adult.

A. True

B. False

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* 19. Authorized adults cannot transfer the responsibility for reporting abuse or suspected abuse.

A. True

B. False

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* 20. Failing to report abuse or suspected abuse to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is a Class A misdemeanor:

A. True

B. False

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* 21. After filing a report about alleged abuse of a minor with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, you must contact the UT Police who will:

A. Assume responsibility for the minor.

B. Notify the Program Director, unless the Program Director is the source of abuse

C. Determine if the Program Director may contact the parents/guardians

D. All of the above

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* 22. Those who, in good faith, report or assist in the investigation of alleged or known abuse are provided immunity by the law for both civil and criminal liability.

A. True

B. False

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* 23. What is the specific sequential order for reporting alleged child abuse?

A. UT Police, Parents, Program Director

B. Program Director, UT Police, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

C. Parents, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Program Director

D. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, UT Police, Program Director

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* 24. Sexual predators could employ any of the following methods or strategies to gain access to a child.

A. Seduction

B. Trickery

C. Force

D. All of the above

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* 25. As a trained authorized adult, which of the following behaviors is not acceptable when mentoring a minor?

A. Always act professionally

B. Be positive and encouraging

C. Provide sarcastic responses

D. Provide constructive comments to promote growth

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* 26. While mentoring a minor in the lab, it becomes apparent the minor needs additional safety and laboratory technique training. Who is responsible for this training?

A. Program Director

B. Authorized adult mentor

C. High school teacher

D. UT Police

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* 27. Child protection training is required for all authorized adults who interact with:

A. UT Health Science Center students who are under the age of 18

B. Minors accompanied by a parent or guardian while attending a Health Science Center event open to the public

C. Minors enrolled in a research program at the UT Health Science Center

D. Minors not enrolled in a research program at the UT Health Science Center

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* 28. All child sexual abuse is between an adult and a child.

True

False

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* 29. Which child-to-child sexual abuse conduct is defined as participants under
the age of 18?

Engaging in sexual kissing, hugging, stroking, or fondling with sexual intent

Oral sex or sexual intercourse

Any request for the performance of sex

All of the above

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* 30. Child-to-child sexual abuse reporting guidelines require the immediate
notification of law enforcement and the parents of the child.

True

False

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* 31. A no tolerance policy and clear explanation to participants and
parents/guardians sets the standard for expectations.

True

False

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* 1. Required Info

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* 2. What is your current position/level?

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* 3. Minors participating in research programs at the UTHSCSA may engage in the following activities:

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* 4. Authorized adults who mentor minors in a university-sponsored research program should:

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* 5. Which of the following is recommended when working with a minor?

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* 6. A minor working in your lab comments that they have a headache and asks if you have any aspirin. You should:

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* 7. Upon completing the required child protection training regarding minors in the workplace, an authorized adult may do all of the following except:

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* 8. After several weeks serving as a mentor to a minor enrolled in a research program at the UT Health Science Center, you have established a positive, professional relationship with the minor. The minor invites you to follow them on Instagram. Which is an appropriate response?

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* 9. Ensuring a safe environment for minors engaged in a research program at the UT Health Science Center goes beyond lab safety. Authorized adults must be aware of the types of abuse and the signs of abuse. The types of abuse authorized adults must be aware of include all except:

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* 10. Signs of abuse by neglect can include which of the following:

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* 11. The minor with whom you have been working for several months is suddenly displaying extreme behavior changes. These could be signs of abuse from:

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* 12. In order to apply the term “abused”, a minor must have sustained a physical injury.

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* 13. Abuse that has severe negative impact on a child’s cognitive, emotional, or social development is categorized as:

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* 14. If a minor displays a fear of going home or talks about suicide, they may be experiencing which of the following types of abuse?

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* 15. While in the lab with a minor enrolled in a research program, the minor confides in you that they are being abused. Which of the following actions should you take?

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* 16. Non-accidental injuries resulting from self-harm may be a sign of abuse and can include:

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* 17. A minor that you mentor confides in you that they are being abused. According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, you should:

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* 18. The only time an authorized adult must file a report regarding abuse of a minor with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is if the abuse is witnessed by the authorized adult.

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* 19. Authorized adults cannot transfer the responsibility for reporting abuse or suspected abuse.

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* 20. Failing to report abuse or suspected abuse to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is a Class A misdemeanor:

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* 21. After filing a report about alleged abuse of a minor with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, you must contact the UT Police who will:

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* 22. Those who, in good faith, report or assist in the investigation of alleged or known abuse are provided immunity by the law for both civil and criminal liability.

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* 23. What is the specific sequential order for reporting alleged child abuse?

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* 24. Sexual predators could employ any of the following methods or strategies to gain access to a child.

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* 25. As a trained authorized adult, which of the following behaviors is not acceptable when mentoring a minor?

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* 26. While mentoring a minor in the lab, it becomes apparent the minor needs additional safety and laboratory technique training. Who is responsible for this training?

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* 27. Child protection training is required for all authorized adults who interact with:

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* 28. All child sexual abuse is between an adult and a child.

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* 29. Which child-to-child sexual abuse conduct is defined as participants under the age of 18?

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* 30. Child-to-child sexual abuse reporting guidelines require the immediate notification of law enforcement and the parents of the child.

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* 31. A no tolerance policy and clear explanation to participants and parents/guardians sets the standard for expectations.

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* 32. Will you be mentoring a minor in research?

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* 33. If Yes, please list name(s) of minors

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* 34. If No, (please specify in what setting you will be interacting with minors at UT Health Science Center.)

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* 35. If you answered "No" to Q 28, please specify in what capacity will you be interacting with minors.

* 29. Which child-to-child sexual abuse conduct is defined as participants under
the age of 18?

* 30. Child-to-child sexual abuse reporting guidelines require the immediate
notification of law enforcement and the parents of the child.

* 31. A no tolerance policy and clear explanation to participants and
parents/guardians sets the standard for expectations.