Child Abuse

Question 1

What is child protection?

Answer 1

Activity undertaken to protect a child who is suspected to be suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm

Question 2

What are the two plans available to local authorities to protect children?

Answer 2

1. Child In Need Plan
2. Child Protection Plan

Question 3

What section covers cruelty to a child?

Answer 3

Section 1 Children and Young Persons Act 1933

Question 4

Section 1 Children and Young Persons Act 1933: Points to Prove

Answer 4

• Be a person aged 16 years or older
• Who has responsibility for any child or young person under that age
• Wilfully assault, ill-treat (whether physically or otherwise), neglect, abandon or expose that person
• In a manner likely to cause them unnecessary suffering or injury to health

Question 5

What types of abuse are covered under section 1 Children and Young Persons Act 1933?

PENS

Answer 5

Physical
Emotional
Neglect
Sexual

Question 6

What power allows police to take a child into police protection?

Answer 6

Section 46 Children’s Act 1989

Question 7

When can you take a child into police protection?

Answer 7

If you believe they are at risk of serious harm

Question 8

Do you need authorisation to take a child into police protection?

Answer 8

No, but you must inform an inspector to review after

Question 9

Who must you inform when taking a child into police protection?

Answer 9

1. Inpector
2. Local Authority
3. Child and/or parents

Question 10

How long can police keep a child in protection for?

Answer 10

72 hours

Question 11

Under Section 46 of the Children’s Act 1989, who is the Designated Officer?

Answer 11

The Inspector informed after a child is taken into police protection