Child Abuse Flashcards
Where abuse took place: toronto
Where the child resides: toronto
Unit Responsible?
Division where incident occurred
Where abuse took place: Toronto
Where the child resides: Outside Toronto
Unit Responsible?
Division where incident occurred
Where abuse took place: Outside Toronto
Where the child resides: Toronto
Unit Responsible?
Initial investigation by division receiving complaint and forward the information to the police service concerned.
On _______, Ontario increased the age of Protection to include all children under the age of 18. Children who are 16 or 17 who believe they are in need of protection may be eligible to enter into the new Voluntary Youth Services Agreement
January 1st, 2018
Age :Under 12
Time since incident: within 72 hours
Officer action?
Advise the victim/parent of the importance of attending a hospital for medical evaluation to gather potential forensic evidence
Age: Under 12
Time since incident: after 72 hours
Officer Action: contact SCAN to discuss if the victim/family require medical attention
Age: 12-18
Time since incident: within 12 days
Officer action:
Advise the victim/parent of the importance of attending a hospital for medical evaluation to gather potential forensic evidence
Age: 12 -18
Time since incident: after 12 days
Officer action:
Contact SCAN to discuss if the victim/family require medical attention
When can an investigator consider gathering forensic evidence through penile swab?
Within 12 days of the incident
What is the definition of Child Abuse?
No person having charge of a child shall
• inflict abuse (physical, sexual or sexual exploitation) on the child or
•by failing to care and provide for or supervise and protect the child adequately
•permit the child to suffer abuse
•permit the child to suffer from a mental, emotional, or development condition that, if not remedied, could seriously impair the childs development
