Care And Protection

Question 1

Under the OT act what is a child

Answer 1

Anyone under the age of 14

Question 2

Under the OT act what is a young person

Answer 2

Anyone over the age of 14 but under 18 years

Question 3

What is the paramount consideration when dealing with children and young people

Answer 3

The well-being and best interests of the child or young person

Question 4

What is the organisation that works with police in a investigation for any alleged child abuse

Answer 4

Oranga tamariki

Question 5

What are the steps under section 48 of the Oranga tamariki act do you take when you find a child or young person unaccompanied

Answer 5

When a child or young person is FOUND UNACCOMPANIED by a parent, guardian or other person who usually cares for them.
In a situation which their PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH IS BEING, OR IS LIKELY TO BE, IMPAIRED.
A constable may using such force as may reasonably be necessary TAKE the child or young person.
With their consent DELIVER them into the custody of parent/guardian/other person who usually cares for them.
If no consent is given or caregivers are unwilling to take them PLACE the child or young person in the custody of OT

Question 6

What are the steps under section 42 of the OT act search without warrant

Answer 6

Any constable who believes on reasonable grounds.
That is CRITICALLY NECESSARY to protect a child or young person from injury or death.
May without warrant ENTER and SEARCH (by force if necessary).
Dwelling house, building, aircraft, ship, carriage, vehicle and premises or place.
And REMOVE or DETAIN (by force if necessary) the child or young person.
And PLACE the child or young person in the custody of OT

Question 7

What are the reporting requirements in relation to the use of powers

Answer 7

You must inform the commissioner within 3 days

Question 8

What are the steps under section 10B of the summary offences act children left unaccompanied

Answer 8

Being a parent or guardian or a person having the care of a child under the age of 14 years.
Leaves that child.
Without making reasonable provision for the supervision and care of the child.
For a time that is unreasonable or under conditions that are unreasonable having regard to all the circumstances