Child Abuse 05–06 Flashcards
Is a supervisory officer required to attend the complaint of suspected child physical or sexual abuse
Yes
Who must be notified upon receiving a complaint of a suspected child physical or sexual abuse
Officer in charge OIC
Can a divisional sexual assault investigator be assigned as a lead investigator if the victim is under 16 years of age
No, where the victim is under 16 years of age, a child sex abuse investigator conducts the investigation
What does (CYAC) stand for?
CYAC stands for the Child and Youth Advocacy Center
What is the purpose of the C Y A C?
C Y A C promotes the protection of victims; provides advocacy, treatment and ongoing support
Is the Child and Youth Advocacy Center part of the homicide unit
No, it is part of sex crimes
Who staffs the C Y A C?
It is staffed by the services designated child-abuse investigators
Who does the Child and Youth Advocacy Center work in collaboration with?
Catholic children’s aid Society
- The children’s aid Society of Toronto
- The sick kids hospital’s suspected child abuse and -neglect program (SCAN)
- Safe-T program-Halton trauma center
- Boost child abuse prevention and intervention
If the victim is 17 years of age and the victim has been assaulted or suffers a emotional abuse or neglect and the suspect is a person in a position of trust or authority, will the CYAC investigate?
No, the victim must be under the age of 16
If the victim is 15, suffers physical assaults and the suspect is a known adult, will the CYAC investigate?
Yes
If the victim is 17 years of age, the suspect is known but the incident involves a sexual offense, will the CYAC investigate
Yes, the victim must be under the age of 18 and the offenses are not within the mandate of the sex crimes unit investigators office
What hours is the CYAC available from for the Central Field divisions / 32 and 33 divisions?
0730 until 2200 hrs.
If the CYAC is closed, how may officers contact an on-call child abuse investigator
Through the TPOC.
May officers contact the on-call child abuse investigator directly?
No, only the OIC or in their absence the divisional supervisor officer
What resource shall police officers consider accessing when investigating child sexual and physical abuse cases?
Using the CYAC
What must officers be aware of when a victim reports a historical sexual assault?
Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and other symptoms of crisis or distress
Can the first responding officer conduct a detailed interview with the sexual assault victim?
No, only an accredited sexual assault investigator shall conduct detailed interviews with the victim
What age of victim does the Women’s College Hospital care for in relation to child abuse?
16 years and older
What age of victim does the hospital for sick kids care for in relation to a child abuse?
Under 16 years of age
What age the victim does the Scarborough Hospital(Birchmount campus) care for in relation to child abuse
12 years and older
Name the 4 sexual assault care centers
The Scarborough Hospital (Birchmount campus)
Sick kids hospital
Women’s College Hospital
Trillium health centre - Mississauga
How many sexual assault care centers are there?
4
What age the victim does the Trillium health center-Mississauga care for in relation to child abuse
Any age
Can a soco collect evidence at a sexual assault crime scene?
Forensic identification services officer shall collect that evidence
What does OMCMM stand for?
Ontario major case management manual
Will the CYAC investigate incidents that occur in 22, 23, 31, 41, 42 or 43 division
No, a designate an investigator from the division in which the incident occurred or if unavailable a designated investigator from another division within the same field command
If a child abuse incident took place inside the city of Toronto and the child resides inside the city of Toronto who is responsible for the investigation
Division where the incident occurred
If a child abuse incident took place inside the city of Toronto where the child resides outside the city of Toronto which unit is responsible for the investigation
Division where the incident occurred
If an incident of child abuse took place outside the city of Toronto, the child resides inside the city of Toronto. Which unit is responsible for the investigation
Initial investigation by division receiving the complaint and forward information to the police service concerned
If it is determined by a child abuse investigation team that a child needs to be interviewed at school can this be done without first notifying the parents
Yes investigations may take place on school premises without first notifying the parents and in their absence
Do parents need to be informed of any interview conducted with their child without prior notification
Parents will be informed of any interview conducted without prior notification as soon as reasonably possible
Does the child abuse investigation team need to inform the school principal prior to performing at interview with a child
The principal shall be notified as soon as practicable
What type of 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 violation and render the child in need of protection under the CFSA
A team response shall be required
A victim under sixteen (16) years who has sustained penetration or injury, or if there are grounds to believe evidence may be obtained (semen on skin, hair, fibres, etc. where shall the victim be taken (which CYAC)
Sick kids hospital
Within how many hours should forensic evidence be collected in relation to the sexual assault involving a victim under 16 years of age
Forensic evidence should be collected within 24 hours
