Care And Protection Flashcards
OT Act - Child Definition
Person UNDER 14 years old.
Young person definition
14 years or over but UNDER 18
14-17 years old.
Section 4A(1).
Paramount principle.
The WELL-BEING and BEST INTERESTS of the CYP are the FIRST and PARAMOUNT consideration.
Section 14 and 14AA
THREE types of behaviours
PARENTS - ABUSE their children.
CYP - BEHAVE in a manner that is HARMFUL.
CHILD 10-14 - commit OFFENCE(S).
ROC
Report of Concern.
Most common form of reporting to OT.
Section 42
S42 THE KIDS ARE IN THE POO!
BOR GIVEN!
Obligations -
Name
Act and section. S42 OT Act 1989.
Inform COMMISSIONER within 3 DAYS.
Search without warrant.
CRITICALLY NECESSARY
ENTER & SEARCH
REMOVE / DETAIN
PLACE with OT
OT Act 1989 - Section 10B
UNACCOMPANIED
Under 14
Section 48
THE KIDS ARE OUT TOO LATE!
BOR GIVEN because they are DETAINED.
PUBLIC or PRIVATE place.
FOUND UNACCOMPANIED
PHYS / MENTAL HEALTH is being impaired.
TAKE
DELIVER them to PARENTS
PLACE with OT!