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child demonstrates assertive resistance to the abuse/neglect. Child has no or minor

disabilities/developmental delays and services are in place. Child has the ability to seek

help and is bonded with the non-offending caretaker. The child's physical, emotional and

mental status is strong.

(2) MODERATE RISK - Children 4-11 years old (11-15 years old in sexual abuse cases) are

automatically considered at "moderate risk." The child is resistant to the abuse/neglect.

The child has minor to moderate disabilities/developmental delays. Services are beginning

to be used. Child may or may not be bonded with the non-offending caretaker. The child's

physical, emotional and mental status is moderate to strong.

(3) HIGH RISK - Children Birth-3 years old (Birth-10 years old in sexual abuse cases are

automatically considered "high risk." The child is not resistant to the abuse/neglect. The

child has minor to severe disabilities/developmental delays. There are no or few services

in place. Child may or may not be bonded with the non-offending caretaker. The child's

physical, emotional and mental status is moderate to weak.

NON-OFFENDING CARETAKER RELATED:

(1) LOW RISK - The non-offending caretaker has no denial, takes responsibility for the

protection of the child, and has a plan to deal effectively with the situation. The non-

offending caretaker is also mature, mentally/physically/emotionally able and willing to

assume this responsibility.

(2) MODERATE RISK - The ability and/or willingness of the non-offending caretaker is

weak, minimal and/or questionable. Non-offending caretaker has a history of

untreatable/unresolved abuse. Non-offending caretaker could have a

physical/mental/emotional problem which would inhibit his/her ability to deal effectively

with the situation.

(3) HIGH RISK - The ability and/or willingness of the non-offending caretaker is minimal

and/or questionable. Non-offending caretaker has a history of untreated/unresolved abuse

and is in partial or total denial. Non-offending caretaker could have a

physical/mental/emotional problem which would inhibit his/her ability to deal effectively

with the situation. Non-offending caretaker has no plan for the future and does not follow

through on recommendations for services.