child abuse

Question 1

What legislation covers child abuse?

Answer 1

• protocol for joint investigations of child physical and sexual abuse guidelines and procedures..
• Toronto Police service Criminal Investigation Management Plan
• ONtario MCM
• chief Coroner memo on protocol for SUD under 5
• Chief Coroner memo on death of child under 1

Question 2

When will investigations take place on school premises prior to parent notification

Answer 2

• abuse is disclosed at school and reported immediately by school staff to CAS
• abuse is disclosed outside school and team wishes to interview at school
• abuse disclosure involves school personnel as alleged offender
• abuse disclosure involves another student as alleged offender
• subsequent to initial investigation police or child protection workers need access to the child at school of day care ..

Question 3

what are the parameters/ timelines for the SAEK for children under 12 yrs?

Answer 3

• within 72hrs advise importance of attending hospital for medical evaluation and gather potential forensic evidence
• after 72 hrs contact SCAN

Question 4

What are the parameters/timelines for SAEK for 12- 18yrs?

Answer 4

• within 12 days advised importance of attending hospital for medical evaluation and gather potential forensic evidence
• after 12 days contact SCAN