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