4: Child protection Flashcards
What is child abuse?
An action by someone which causes significant harm to a child
What are some types of child abuse?
Physical
Emotional
Sexual
Neglect
How many children are abused in the UK each year?
500 000
What is significant harm?
Amount of harm which justifies local authority intervention
What is the age of consent in Scotland?
16
re: sex - grey area 13/14/15, statutory rape if 12 or under
What agreement did the UN create to try and reduce the rates of child abuse?
Rights of the child
Why are children at greater risk of abuse?
physically weak
easy to manipulate
trust their parents
dependent
don’t know how to report it
What is the toxic trio commonly found in the background of abused children?
Alcohol & drug misuse
Domestic abuse
Mental health problems
What is child protection?
Identifying and acting to prevent or respond to child abuse
Child protection is a ___ of all children.
right
What must doctors do if they have concerns about the welfare of a child?
Act on it
report to a senior colleague or Child Protection
What do
GIRFEC
CPO
IRD
MASH
CSO
CSE
stand for?
GIRFEC - Getting it right for every child
CPO - Child protection order
IRD - Initial referral discussion
MASH - Multi-agency screening hub
CSO - Compulsory supervision order
CSE - Child sexual exploitation
Who examines a child who is involved in a child protection report?
Paediatrician
Forensic examiner
What should you do if you think a child is being abused?
Refer to senior colleague
Refer to Child Protection
Where do children tend to hurt themselves?
Knees, hands, elbows, face
…IF THEY CAN WALK
Injuries in unusual areas / in those who cannot walk are indicative of abuse
