Child Protection Flashcards
When does the Child Protection Protocol (CPP) apply?
When the victim is under 18yrs at the time of making the complaint.
What is the criteria for Child Protection Protocol?
CPP falls into 3 categories
- Sexual abuse
- Physical abuse
- Neglect
What is sexual abuse in relation to CPP?
An act involving circumstances of;
- indecency with, or
- sexual violation of a child, or
- using a child in the making of sexual imaging.
What is physical abuse in relation to CPP?
When the actions of an offender result in, or could potentially result in, physical harm or injury being inflicted on a child.
This can also be known as non-accidental injury (NAI)
What are the areas to consider when determining if a case meets the threshold for a CPP referral for physical abuse?
- The action (of the abuse)
- The injury inflicted (outcome or result)
- The circumstances (factors in the case)
What are some examples of actions (methodology) that would meet the threshold for a CPP referral.
- Blow or kick to the head
- Shaking of an infant
- Strangulation / suffocation
- Use of an object as a weapon
- Attempted drowning
What are some examples of injuries (outcome or result) that would meet the threshold for a CPP referral.
- Bone fracture
- Burns
- Concussion or loss of consciousness
- Any injury that results medical attention
- Any bruising or abrasion when the:
- child is very young eg infant and not yet mobile, and/ or
- the position and patterning make it unlikely to be caused by play or another child or accident
What factors or circumstances in combination with an other action and/or injury may warrant a CPP referral?
- The vulnerability of the child
(especially under 5yrs, age, pre-pubescent children, disability at any age) - More than one offender
(both parents/ caregivers, multiple family members) - History of abuse
(previous similar events or NAI death in whanau, in public) - High degree of violence
(frenzied attack, malicious or cruel) - Offenders history
(severe frequent family violence, or serious extensive criminal history) - Location of incident - educational or health facility
- Nature and level of concern from the notifier, professional opinion
What is neglect in relation to CPP?
When a person intentionally ill-treats or neglects a child or cause or permits the child to be ill-treated in a manner likely to cause the child actual bodily harm, injury to health or mental disorder or disability.
The ill-treatment or neglect must be serious and avoidable.
What are some examples of neglect that would meet the threshold for a CPP referral.
- not providing adequate food, shelter or clothing.
- not protecting a child from physical harm or danger.
- not accessing appropriate medical treatment or care.
- allowing a child to be exposed to the illicit drug manufacturing process.
- allowing a child to be exposed to an environment where volatile, toxic, or flammable chemicals have been used or stored.
What are the three initial steps Oranga Tamariki and Police must follow?
- Referral (info sharing between agencies)
- Consultation (discussion at appropriate levels)
- Agreement (agree on inital action in a Initial Joint Investigation Plan (IJIP)
Topics that must be considered when completing Initial Joint Investigation Plan (IJIP)
- The immediate safety of the child and other children.
- If a joint visit is required.
- Management of the initial interview of the child.
- Referral to a medical practitioner, and authority to do so.
- Collection of physical evidence.
- Any further actions agreed for Police and/or OT.
What should you consider when questioning a child?
DO NOT QUESTION THE CHILD FURTHER IF
- they have made a clear disclosure to an adult and that adult can give you the information.
- it becomes clear while speaking to them that an offence has occurred.
- it is unclear what the child has said AND there are no urgent safety issues.
If absolutely necessary to speak with the child to ascertain safety, ask open ended questions.
- Tell me what happened.
- When did that happen?
What are the three OT time frames?
Critical (24hrs) - There are no protective factors in place for the child, at risk of serious harm, and requires immediate involvement to establish safety.
Very Urgent (48hrs) - There are some protective factors present for the next 48hrs, at risk of serious harm. High priority follow-up is required.
Urgent (7 days) - Vulnerability and pattern exists which limits the protective factors. At risk of harm or neglect and the circumstances are likely to negatively impact on mokopuna.
