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1 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY and correctional SERVICESM aryland police and correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) police ENTRY LEVEL TRAINING PROGRAM (PELTP)LESSON PLANCOURSE TITLE: police Entry Level Training Program (PELTP) LESSON TITLE: Child Abuse & ExploitationPrepared By: John WisniewskiDate: March 2012 Adapted from: Internet ResearchTIME FRAMEH ours: PARAMETERSA udience: police Entry Level Recruits Number: UnlimitedSpace: ClassroomPERFORMANCE Identify the basic elements of the crime: Child Abuse -Identify the various types terms associated with Child the term Child Sexual Molestation the term Child the term Child the term Child Pornography the term Child Sexual ExploitationEVALUATION TECHNIQUE(S)No formal examination a written examination with a minimum passing score of 75%.No formal examination formal examination formal examination formal examination formal examination MATERIALS___ Overheads___ Videotapes: ___ Slides_____X__ Power Point Presentation_____ Posters___ Reference Documents:_____ _____ EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES NEEDED___Easel Pad & Stand___Videotape Player (VCR)___Chart markers___Video-camera___Masking Tape___Television(s)___Whiteboard/Chalkb oard_X_In-focus Projector_X_Overhead Projector___Laptop Computer_X_ Projection Screen_X_Desk Top Computer___Whiteboard markers/Chalk_X_Laser Pointer/Pointer_____STUDENT HANDOUTSN umber needed: _____Title: maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) Handout Behaviors of Sexual Predators GroomingMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) Handout Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Child Sexual AbuseNational Institute of Justice (NIJ) Special Report Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children.

2 What do we Know and What do we do About it?Title 18 United States Code ( ) Federal Laws dealing with Child Abuse, Child Sexual Molestation, Child Exploitation, Child Prostitution, Child Pornography, and Child Sexual ExploitationiiTITLE: Child Abuse & ExploitationMETHODS / TECHNIQUESL ecture combined with individual practical applications and work group discussions. REFERENCESThe following books and reference materials are used as a basis of this lesson American Psychological Association Understanding Child Sexual Abuse Education, Prevention and Recovery 1 Weber, Gregory M. Grooming Children for Sexual Molestation The Zero - The Official Website of Andrew Vachss. 16 Oct. 2002. [March 9, 2012]. , the free encyclopedia Commercial sexual exploitation of children; Pedophilia; Child pornography Fact SheetsArticle - What is Child Exploitation? by Judy H. WrightThe Free Dictionary by Farlex Child Molestation; Sexual Exploitation; Fact SheetsWeb Page - National Center for Missing & Exploited Children FAQ: Child Sexual ExploitationTitle 18.

3 United States Code ( )GENERAL COMMENTSIn preparing to teach this material, the instructor should take into consideration the following comments or suggestions:The instructor should be familiar/well versed / knowledgeable with the materials in these references to effectively teach this lesson/module/period of instruction. This lesson plan is intended to be taught by an experienced instructor with a detailed knowledge of the subject matter, or may be taught by any experienced instructor who has a thorough knowledge of the subject content. If used with more experienced instructors, some examples of higher level instructional activities should be included / added. iiiDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY and correctional SERVICESM aryland police and correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) police ENTRY LEVEL TRAINING PROGRAM (PELTP)LESSON PLANTITLE: Child Abuse & ExploitationPRESENTATION GUIDETRAINER NOTESI. Introductory SetYou're a thief a con artist.

4 You recently met an elderly widow with a good-sized bank account fueled by pension and dividend checks. In sharp contrast, your own financial engine is running on fumes. You decide to take her you befriend the lady. You run small errands for her. You buy her gifts. You listen to her stories and you comfort her when she feels lonely. You put your arm around her and tell her you understand her problems. You spend time with her each day. You tell her she's special. You gain her trust. Her natural suspicion then does the conversation shift to money. You tell her about a tremendous investment opportunity. You offer her a chance to share in this special event. If she's curious, you play on that curiosity. You answer her questions and downplay her your work pays off. She trusts you. She signs the minutes after her bank opens, you're in the wind, cash in hand and ready to target your next what if you're a child molester a predator?

5 What if the object of your desire isn't the widow's bank account, but her six-year-old grandson? What steps will you take to get what you want?Not much will change. A predator will identify and engage his victim. He'll gain the child's trust, break down his defenses, and manipulate him into performing or permitting the desired sex act. If necessary, the predator will gain access to the child by employing the same techniques with the child's parent or adult The process is called child grooming. It increases the predator's access to his victim and decreases the likelihood of will discuss child grooming in addition to the following terms during this period of instruction Molestation; Child Sexual Exploitation; Child Pornography; Child Prostitution; Child Sexual Molestation and other terms associated with these types of crimes. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES - At the end of this module you will be able Identify the basic elements of the crime: Child Abuse - Identify the various types terms associated with Child the term Child Sexual Molestation the term Child the term Child the term Child Pornography the term Child Sexual ExploitationObj # 21 TITLE: Child Abuse & ExploitationPRESENTATION GUIDETRAINER InputThe Annotated Code of maryland , Criminal Law Article.

6 Title 3. Other Crimes Against The Person. Subtitle 6. Abuse and Other Offensive Conduct. 3-601. Child abuse.(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) Abuse" means physical injury sustained by a minor as a result of cruel or inhumane treatment or as a result of a malicious act under circumstances that indicate that the minor's health or welfare is harmed or threatened by the treatment or act. (3)"Family member" means a relative of a minor by blood, adoption, or marriage. (4)"Household member" means a person who lives with or is a regular presence in a home of a minor at the time of the alleged abuse. (5) "Severe physical injury" means: (i)brain injury or bleeding within the skull; (ii)starvation; or (iii)physical injury that: a substantial risk of death; or permanent or protracted serious: ; B. loss of the function of any bodily member or organ; or C. impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.

7 (b) First-degree child (1) A parent or other person who has permanent or temporary care or custody or responsibility for the supervision of a minor may not cause abuse to the minor that: (i) results in the death of the minor; or (ii) causes severe physical injury to the minor. (2) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection is guilty of the felony of child abuse in the first degree and on conviction is subject to: Obj# this objective (law) down and assign to a student to make a presentation to the class. One student should be assigned paragraph (a). One student should be assigned paragraph (b) & (c). One student should be assigned paragraph (d) & (e). 2 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY and correctional SERVICESM aryland police and correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) police ENTRY LEVEL TRAINING PROGRAM (PELTP)LESSON PLANTITLE: Child Abuse & ExploitationPRESENTATION GUIDETRAINER NOTES(i) imprisonment not exceeding 25 years; or (ii) if the violation results in the death of the victim, imprisonment not exceeding 30 years.

8 (c)Repeated A person who violates this section after being convicted of a previous violation of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to: (1) imprisonment not exceeding 25 years; or (2)if the violation results in the death of the victim, imprisonment not exceeding 30 years. (d)Second-degree child (1) (i) A parent or other person who has permanent or temporary care or custody or responsibility for the supervision of a minor may not cause abuse to the minor. (ii) A household member or family member may not cause abuse to a minor. (2) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection is guilty of the felony of child abuse in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 15 years. (e) A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section.

9 3-602. Sexual abuse of a minor.(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) "Family member" has the meaning stated in 3-601 of this subtitle. (3) "Household member" has the meaning stated in 3-601 of this subtitle. (4) (i) "Sexual abuse" means an act that involves sexual molestation or exploitation of a minor, whether physical injuries are sustained or not. (ii) "Sexual abuse" includes: 1. incest; Obj# student should be assigned paragraph (a) & (b). One student should be assigned paragraph (c) & (d). 3 TITLE: Child Abuse & ExploitationPRESENTATION GUIDETRAINER NOTES2. rape; 3. sexual offense in any degree; 4. sodomy; and 5. unnatural or perverted sexual practices. (b) (1) A parent or other person who has permanent or temporary care or custody or responsibility for the supervision of a minor may not cause sexual abuse to the minor. (2) A household member or family member may not cause sexual abuse to a minor.

10 (c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years. (d) A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for: (1) any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section; or 2) a violation of 3-601 of this subtitle involving an act of abuse separate from sexual abuse under this section. 3-603. Sale of minor.(a) A person may not sell, barter, or trade, or offer to sell, barter, or trade, a minor for money, property, or anything else of value. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both for each violation. (c) Statute of limitations and in banc A person who violates this section is subject to 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.