05-06 Child Abuse Flashcards
Child abuse investigations shall be conducted in accordance with
the “Protocol for Joint Investigations of Child Physical and Sexual Abuse: Guidelines and Procedures for a Co–ordinated Response to Child Abuse in the City of Toronto”;
the Toronto Police Service ———————
the Ontario Major Case Management Manual, where applicable;
the Chief Coroner’s —————on the protocol for the investigation of sudden and unexpected deaths in children under ——– of age; and
the Chief Coroner’s memorandum on the protocol to be followed during the investigation of a sudden and/or unexpected death of any child under 1 year of age (See R.O. 2012.12.31–1557).
Criminal Investigation Management Plan;
memorandum
five (5) years
Supervision
Supervisory Officer ——– mandatory upon receiving a complaint of a suspected child physical or sexual abuse
Officer in Charge notification mandatory upon receiving a complaint of a suspected child physical or sexual abuse
attendance
Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC)
The CYAC is a section of Detective Operations – Sex Crimes (Sex Crimes). The CYAC promotes the ——- of victims; provides advocacy, treatment and ongoing support.
The CYAC is staffed by the Service’s designated child abuse investigators, working in collaboration with members of the Catholic Children’s Aid Society, the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, the SickKids Hospital’s ——— (SCAN) Program, Safe–T Program, —– Trauma Center, and ——Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention.
protection
Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
Halton
Boost
The CYAC will investigate
physical assaults, ——–abuse, or neglect occurrences when the victim is under the age of —— and the suspect is a caregiver, parent or a person in a position of trust or authority
physical assaults when the victim is under the age of ———- years and the suspect is a known adult
sexual offences when the victim is under the age of ———- years, the suspect is known and the offences
are not within the mandate of the Sex Crimes investigative office
occurrences entitled Child in Need of Protection or Child Left ——–.
emotional
sixteen (16)
sixteen (16)
eighteen (18)
Unattended
The CYAC shall be notified when investigating a sudden unexpected death of a child under the age of ———. The attending Divisional Detective shall consult with a member of the CYAC prior to leaving the scene and/or conducting a formal interview of caregivers. An on-call child abuse investigator can be reached after hours through the————-
sixteen (16)
Toronto Police
Operations Centre (TPOC).
Investigations on School Premises If it is determined by the Team that it is in the best interest of the child, investigations may take place on school premises,
without first notifying the parents and in their absence when
the abuse is disclosed at ——-and reported immediately by school personnel to the ———
the abuse is disclosed outside the school and the Team wishes to interview the child at school
the abuse disclosure involves school personnel as an alleged offender
the abuse disclosure involves another child (student) as an alleged offender
subsequent to the initial investigation, police or child care protection workers need access to the child at school
or child care setting as a continuation of this process.
- The parents shall be informed of any interview conducted without prior notification as soon as reasonably possible
School
Children’s Aid Society (CAS)
The Team shall be responsible for informing the ——–, as soon as practicable, of the following
when parents have been informed of an interview conducted without their —-notification
if the investigation is delayed, indicating when the interview is expected to occur
the appropriate time that school personnel may —- contact with one or both parents
if the child is placed in the care of the CAS
whether child protection ——will be commenced
whether a criminal ——— will be laid
the existence and terms of any court orders regarding access or contact with the child
any other information deemed necessary.
school principal
prior
resume
proceedings
charge
If the alleged offender is a school employee, consideration must be given by the —— or designate of the investigating unit as soon as practicable of notifying the
respective ——– or designate, responsible individual or body. School officials shall be advised not to —– or advise the alleged offender prior to the police interview.
Unit Commander
Director of Education
interview
Where abuse took place
Inside the City of Toronto
Where child resides
Inside the City of Toronto
Unit responsible for investigation
Division where the incident ——
Inside the City of Toronto
Outside the City of Toronto
Division where the incident occurred
Outside the City of Toronto Inside the City of Toronto Initial investigation by division receiving the complaint and —– the information to the police service concerned
Occurred x 2
forward
A Team response shall be required for all allegations of child abuse investigations, including sexual and physical abuse
cases where the circumstances could include a Criminal Code (CC) violation and render the child in need of protection under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA); and when the alleged offender, whether adult or child, has some element of charge over the child victim. Further, a Team response shall be required in all circumstances where a child has a suspicious —— or other circumstances indicate that —–cannot be ruled out as a possible causative factor.
injury
abuse
Protection Services for sixteen (16) and seventeen (17) Year olds
On, ——–, Ontario increased the age of protection to include all children under the age of eighteen (18) years.
Children who are sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years old, who believe they are in need of protection may be eligible to
enter into the new ——-(VYSA), see Appendix C.
2018 January 01
Voluntary Youth Services Agreement
Police Officer
When responding to a complaint of suspected physical or sexual abuse where interaction will be made with a child victim and/or child witness, all efforts shall be made at the outset to use a —–child abuse investigator.
The first police officer shall be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the victim, offender management and preservation of the evidence and the crime scene
non–uniformed
Police Officer
- Upon receiving a complaint of a suspected child physical or sexual abuse shall
also comply with Procedure 05–05 if sexual assault is alleged
also comply with Procedure 05–24 if child exploitation is alleged
interview the complainant ——
except where physical injuries warrant immediate transfer to the nearest hospital, consult with the divisional child abuse investigator, or in their absence a divisional investigator to determine whether the circumstances of the child physical or sexual assault dictate that the victim be transported to a hospital or —— for victims under
eighteen (18)
briefly
SCAN
Police Officer
Any child or youth should be taken to ANY hospital emergency department (ER) immediately if
the following exist
concerns of possible — injury or fracture
child is complaining of severe pain in the ———-
lack of ——, headache, vomiting, not feeding, dizziness, scalp swelling
———crying in an infant or excessive ———-
head
extremities
movement
inconsolable
sleeping
Police Officer
be guided by the ——Police Submission Guidelines for the Sexual Assault Examination Kit (SAEK) (Appendix B) and the following, as appropriate
Centre for Forensic Sciences (CFS)
Police Officer
Prepubertal (under 12)
within ——–* advise the victim/parent the importance of attending a hospital for
medical evaluation to gather potential forensic evidence
after 72 hours* contact ——to discuss if the victim/family require medical attention
Pubertal Adolescents (——–)
within —— advise the victim/parent the importance of attending a hospital for
medical evaluation to gather potential forensic evidence
after 12 days contact SCAN to discuss if the victim/family require medical attention
72 hours
SCAN
12 – 18
12 days
Police Officer
consider potential to gather forensic evidence up to twelve (12) days since incident if suspected penile penetration of
vagina
Police Officer
prior to attending SickKids ER or SCAN, the investigator shall notify the SCAN on-call clinician through the switchboard 416-813——
an on-call member of SCAN will collaborate with the investigator to determine if immediate transportation to SickKids ER or SCAN is required
the phone consultation will facilitate planning next steps and determine if the victim ought to be interviewed before or after the medical exam
with the noted timelines to collect evidence in mind, this collaboration will enhance efficiencies of the investigation and reduce wait times of officers upon arrival at SickKids ER or SCAN
7500
Police Officer
if transportation by ambulance is not necessary, consider the use of an unmarked vehicle when transporting the
victim to a hospital
to reduce the necessity for the victim to recount the incident, accompany the victim to the treatment facility, and
where operationally possible, wait for the victim until the completion of the medical examination at the hospital
in cases of child sexual assault, request the victim postpone ——whenever possible until after the medical examination, but if voiding is necessary advise the victim to avoid wiping the genital area or to save the ——- for
later submission with the sexual assault kit
voiding
tissue
Police Officer
advise the victim not to bathe or change their clothes until after the medical examination. If clothes are to be changed, ensure clothes are —– for later submission with the sexual assault kit
secure the crime scene and preserve all physical evidence in compliance with Procedure 04–21
request that a supervisory officer attend the scene of the offence, where the victim is located, or any additional
location deemed necessary
obtain personal information regarding the ——-of all involved parties, from official documents if possible, to
ensure accuracy (i.e. correct date of birth, spelling of name, maiden name, etc.)
seized
identities
Police Officer
notify the appropriate CAS and document all ——- in their memorandum book and the applicable eReport if a suspicion exists that a child may be in need of protection under the CYFSA
conduct a Person Query, including a CPIC and Canadian Firearms Registry On–line (CFRO) check
determine if the suspect/accused owns, possesses or has access to weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosives
or the related authorizations licences, certificates or permits and comply with Procedure 05–21
consider using the search and seizure provisions contained in S. 117 CC to minimize any subsequent risk to the
victim
referrals
Police Officer
obtain the information outlined in Chapter 5, Appendix A to help determine whether reasonable grounds exist to believe there is a threat to safety
complete the applicable eReport in consultation with the designated investigator ensuring to record
all notifications made and attendance or non–attendance of supervisory personnel
the applicable information outlined in Chapter 5, Appendix A
A Firearms Interest Police (FIP) entry will be —— from the eReport entry and
uploaded to CPIC. The FIP database in CPIC flags an individual applying for a firearms licence who has committed, or threatened to commit, an act of violence. Such a flag is not an automatic refusal to issue a licence, but assists in the initial screening process or subsequent review by a —————.
auto-generated
Chief Firearms Officer
Police Officer
complete the applicable ——Detail page
scan and attach all memorandum book notes and hardcopy reports to the original eReport
2. When reasonable grounds exist shall arrest and/or charge the suspect and comply with the applicable procedures in
Chapter 1.
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Supervisory Officer
The supervisory officer shall be responsible for the quality and thoroughness of the uniform response.
3. Upon receiving a complaint of a suspected child physical or sexual abuse shall
attend at the scene of the offence, where the victim is located or any additional location ——- necessary
ensure the first police officer records the attendance or reason for non–attendance in the memorandum book and
in the original eReport
ensure sufficient police officers are assigned
deemed
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
The designated investigator shall be responsible for ensuring the —– of the victim are met, effective —–of the crime scene, including the —-of evidence and that a thorough and ——- investigation is conducted.
4. Upon receiving notification of a suspected child physical or sexual abuse, or of a child with a suspicious injury or other
circumstances which indicate that abuse cannot be ruled out shall
consult with Sex Crimes, if appropriate
notify the appropriate —– and document all referrals in their memorandum book
needs
management
gathering
comprehensive
CAS
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
Decisions regarding the safe placement of surviving siblings or other children who may be at
risk are time sensitive. Collaborative information sharing facilitates timely decisions that will
safeguard children who may potentially be at risk, while preserving the integrity of the criminal investigation.
When investigating an incident where reasonable —- exits that an individual person, group
of persons, or the public is at risk shall consider ——- of personal information in
accordance with the applicable sections of 17-04, Appendix A.
Disclosure may be made to a ——- or worker in circumstances where the Joint Protocol of Child Physical and Sexual Abuse does not apply.
belief
disclosure
child protection agency
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
ensure the applicable eReports are completed if a suspicion exists that a child may be in need of protection under
the CYFSA
arrange to have the victim’s injuries, scene and/or evidence photographed
confer with the CAS worker exchanging all pertinent information where reasonable grounds exist to suspect that
a child is/may be in need of protection and proceed to the scene
CAS workers are not legally able to disclose whether a suspect has been entered on the
provincial child abuse registry. However, they may disclose history and —– that may be
relevant to the joint investigation.
patterns
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
comply with Procedure 17–04 when disclosing personal information, including cases where a joint protocol does
not apply
5. When planning a Team investigation shall consider/investigate
the respective roles and responsibilities of Team members
the need to interview other children, witnesses, non–offending parents and/or persons having charge of the child,
and alleged offenders, including the use of electronic recording equipment and R. v B.(K.G.) statements, in
compliance with Procedure 04–32
where necessary, consider the suspect’s past conduct towards children, including making appropriate checks with
other agencies in communities where the suspect previously —–
resided
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
- If the alleged child abuse fits the definition of a —– shall take the role of and comply with the directions set out for the Primary Investigator in the Ontario Major Case Management Manual.
major case
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
- Upon arriving at the scene shall
——- of the investigation
provide advice to the police officer completing the eReport
consider and exercise, where applicable, all powers of search and seizure, with and without warrant, relating to
weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosives and the related authorizations, licences, certificates or permits
notify Organized Crime Enforcement – Integrated Gun & Gang Task Force when firearms are or may be a factor
comply with Procedure 05–21 when firearms are or may be a factor
take charge
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
- If the victim requires medical attention shall
except where physical injuries warrant immediate transfer to the nearest hospital, consult with the divisional child abuse investigator, or in their absence a divisional investigator to determine whether the circumstances of the
child physical or sexual assault dictate that the victim be transported to a hospital or SCAN for victims under ———
eighteen (18) years
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
Any child or youth should be taken to —- hospital ER
immediately if the following exist
concerns of possible head injury or fracture
child is complaining of severe pain in the extremities
lack of movement, headache, vomiting, not feeding, dizziness, scalp swelling
inconsolable crying in an infant or excessive sleeping
be guided by the CFS Police Submission Guidelines for the SAEK (Appendix B) and the following, as appropriate
ANY
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
prior to attending SickKids ER or SCAN, the investigator shall notify the SCAN on-call clinician through the switchboard 416-813-7500
an on-call member of SCAN will collaborate with the investigator to determine if immediate transportation to SickKids ER or SCAN is required
the phone consultation will facilitate planning next steps and determine if the victim ought to be interviewed before or after the ——– exam
with the noted timelines to collect evidence in mind, this collaboration will enhance efficiencies of the investigation and reduce wait times of officers upon arrival at SickKids ER or SCAN
medical
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
if transportation by ambulance is not necessary, consider the use of an unmarked vehicle when transporting the
victim to a hospital
to reduce the necessity for the victim to recount the incident, accompany the victim to the treatment facility, and where operationally possible, wait for the victim until the completion of the medical examination at the hospital
in cases of child sexual assault, request the victim —- voiding whenever possible until after the medical
examination, but if voiding is necessary advise the victim to avoid wiping the genital area or to save the tissue for
later submission with the sexual assault kit
postpone
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
advise the victim that bathing and changing clothes is possible as soon as the medical examination is completed
take possession of —— evidence from medical staff
comply with Procedure 04–21 when gathering and preserving evidence
ensure evidence is properly packaged and labelled in compliance with the applicable procedures in Chapter 9
forensic
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
- When interviewing the victim or witness shall
if appropriate, conduct a Team interview with the victim in compliance with the existing protocol
electronically record the interview in compliance with Procedure 04–32, if appropriate
attempt to ensure a —— setting, with consideration being given to conducting the interview at a child–friendly
facility.
neutral
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
The following Centres can offer the investigator assistance in a child–friendly facility
Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
(CYAC)
Mandated Divisions listed above.
Others call for availability
245 Eglinton Avenue East,
———
416-808——-
On weekends or outside of the office
hours of ——– hrs on weekdays,
contact ——-
The ——– (room and support
staff)
3101 Lakeshore Blvd. West
416–255–—–
Contact 22 Division after hours and on
week–ends
555 University Avenue
416–813–—–
Contact SCAN on-call clinician through
switchboard
2nd Floor
2922
0700-2200
TPOC
Gatehouse
5900
7500
Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
(SCAN)
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
offer to have a support person outside or inside the room during the interview, if appropriate given all
circumstances including possible influence on the child
ensure the support person is advised that there is a possibility they may be subpoenaed as a witness
ensure electronic recordings are stored, copied or transcribed in compliance with Procedure 12–08
encourage the victim/complainant and non–offending caregiver to complete a Victim Impact Statement at the
appropriate stage of the court process in compliance with Procedure 04–24
If the CAS is not in attendance for an interview with a victim during the taking of an electronically
recorded statement, they may be permitted to view the recording at a later time.
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
10.When CAS requests a copy of an electronically recorded statement shall instruct them to obtain a —— or Court
Order.
11.When there is an additional/potential victim or witness to be interviewed shall ensure each is interviewed ———-
and in private.
12.After interviewing the alleged offender and taking O.Reg. 265/98 into consideration shall
disclose the results of the —— to the CAS worker as soon as possible
inform the CAS worker whether criminal ——- have been laid
caution the CAS worker not to ——— the information to any other person
subpoena
separately
interview
charges
release
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
13.If the interview of the alleged offender is delayed shall inform the CAS worker of the ——– status.
14.Upon the Team determining the victim is in need of immediate protection shall
take the appropriate action in circumstances where leaving the child or siblings in the home may leave them at
risk of further abuse
make every effort to remove the alleged ——–, rather than the child from the home
15.In co–operation with the CAS, ensure an assessment of the risk to other children is completed in all cases following
the death of a child where —– is suspected.
investigation’s
offender
foul play
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
Decisions regarding the safe placement of surviving siblings or other children who may be at
risk are time sensitive. Collaborative information sharing facilitates timely decisions that will
safeguard children who may potentially be at risk, while preserving the integrity of the criminal
investigation.
When investigating an incident where reasonable belief exits that an individual person, group
of persons, or the public is at risk shall consider disclosure of personal information in
accordance with the applicable sections of 17-04, Appendix A.
Disclosure may be made to a child protection agency or worker in circumstances where the
Joint Protocol of Child Physical and Sexual Abuse does not apply
awareness
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
16.When laying a criminal charge shall consider
contacting all persons known to police who may ——-the accused access to firearms or related authorizations,
licences, certificates or permits
applying for a prohibition or seeking a revocation where reasonable grounds exist to believe it is not desirable in
the interests of safety for the offender to possess weapons
including a term of “——– ” and any other child potentially at risk, if recommending release
conditions
provide
no contact with the victim
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
17.Refer the victim to the ———- for court preparation and where available, to the ———— for court support.
18.Prior to the first court appearance of the accused shall
ensure the crown attorney is notified of the facts of the case, including the child’s capacity to testify
arrange a ———— between the child/witness and the crown attorney
ensure the child, ——— caregiver and the CAS worker are kept informed of any conditions of bail, civil
order or any other pertinent information relating to the case, including bail variations
Child Victim Witness Support Program
Victim/Witness Assistance Program
meeting
non–offending
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
Where an arrest occurs from a joint investigation, in addition to your notification responsibilities
to the complainant or victim, shall provide the CAS counterpart with a ——- copy of the
Undertaking to an OIC, Recognizance of Bail or Probation Order which outlines the bail status
and conditions. Advise the CAS counterpart to be aware that conditions can be varied at subsequent court appearances.
The only exception to providing a copy to CAS would be in the case of the accused being a —————-. That youth record shall not be shared.
scanned
young person
Designated Child Abuse Investigator / Primary Investigator
19.Complete and submit a ——— (ViCLAS) report in compliance with Procedure 05–19,
where applicable.
Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System
Officer in Charge
The Officer in Charge is responsible for ensuring an appropriate uniform response, and in the absence of the detective sergeant, an appropriate investigative response.
20.Upon receiving notification of a case of suspected child physical or sexual abuse, or circumstances where child abuse
cannot be ruled out, shall
contact the ——- to request a designated investigator
ensure the eReport number is
‒ distributed in accordance with unit policy
‒ provided to the divisional detective office where the offence took place, if applicable.
CYAC
Officer in Charge
21.At the time of booking a prisoner and before considering release, shall ensure
all reasonable ——- have been made into the possession by an accused of weapons, firearms, ammunition,
explosives, authorizations, licences, permits, certificates, Firearms Acquisition Certificate, etc.
such items are surrendered before release to enhance the safety of the victim
inquiries
Child Abuse no person having charge of a child shall
inflict abuse (physical, sexual or sexual exploitation) on the child; or
by failing to care and provide for or supervise and protect the child adequately,
- permit the child to —– abuse or
- permit the child to suffer from a mental, ——–or development condition that, if not remedied, could
seriously ——- the child’s development. [Source: Child, Youth and Family Services Act ss.136 (1)(2)]
suffer
emotional
impair
Child Physical Abuse where the circumstances could be a violation of the Criminal Code and/or render the child in need
of protection under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, and where the alleged abuser (whether adult or child) has
responsibility for the care of the child victim. Child Physical Abuse refers to an offence where a child is victimized by an
abuser and includes all of the following:
physical assaults, emotional abuse, or neglect occurrences when the victim is under eighteen (18) years of age
and the suspect is a caregiver, parent or a person in a position of trust or authority;
abductions when the victim is under the age of ——– years of age;
occurrences entitled Child in Need of Protection or Child Left Unattended
homicides when the victim is under the age of eighteen (18) years and the suspect is a caregiver, parent, or
person in a position of trust or authority
physical offences when the victim is under the age of eighteen (18) years and there are clear ——-
differences between the victim and the suspect.
sixteen (16)
developmental
Child Sexual Abuse means the use of a child by an adult for sexual purposes, whether or not consent is alleged to have
been given, which could be a violation of the Criminal Code and/or could place a child in need of protection under the
Child, Youth and Family Services Act. Child sexual abuse can include:
i——;
acts of e——;
sexual t———;
sexual i———;
sexual m———;
inappropriate sexual l———
sexual h———;
e—————;
exploitation of child for p————- or prostitution.
incest;
acts of exposure;
sexual touching;
sexual intercourse;
sexual molestation;
inappropriate sexual language;
sexual harassment;
exhibitionism;
exploitation of child for pornography or prostitution.
Designated Child Abuse Investigator means a specially trained police officer who is responsible for the criminal
investigation of child sexual and physical abuse cases.
awareness
Designated Children’s Aid Society Worker means a trained Children’s Aid Society ——–who is responsible for the
child protection investigation and the protection of the child.
specialist
Team (Child Abuse Investigation) means a designated Child Abuse Investigator and a Children’s Aid Society specialist,
who shall conduct interviews together and communicate at every stage of the investigation.
