Child Protection

Question 1

What is the criteria for CPP
(three behaviors categories)

Answer 1

1. Sexual abuse
2. Physical abuse
3. Neglect

Question 2

What ages does CPP apply to?

Answer 2

Under the age of 18 at the time of MAKING the complaint

Question 3

What is sexual abuse?

Answer 3

Involves circumstances of indecenceny, sexual violation of a child or using a child in the making of sexual imaging

Question 4

What is physical abuse? and what are the three categories?

Answer 4

Actions that result in or could potentially result in physical harm or injury on a child. Includes non-accidential injury.

1. The action
2. The injury inflicted
3. The circumstances

Question 5

Name some of the actions that WILL meet CPP

Answer 5

• Blow or kick to the head
• Shaking of infant
• Strangulation
• Use of an object as weapon
• Attempted drowning

Injuries:
- Bone fracture
- Burn
- Concussion
- Any injury that needs medical attention
- Any bruising or abrasion when child is very young.

Question 6

Other actions that MAY warrant a CPP referral

Answer 6

• Vulnerability of the child
• More than one offender
• History of abuse
• High degree of violence
• Offenders history and background
• Location of incident (E.G education care)
• Nature and level of concern from notifier

Question 7

What is neglect?

Answer 7

Intentional ill-treatment or permits child to ill-treatment in a manner that is likely to cause actual bodily harm or injury to health or mental disorder or disability

Question 8

Examples of neglect

Answer 8

• 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 child to be exposed to an environment where volatile, toxic or flammable chemicals have been used or stored.

Question 9

Topics that must be considered when completing a IJIP

Answer 9

• Immediate safety of the child
• If a joint visit is required
• Management of the intial interview
• A medical practitioner and authority to do so
• Collection of physical evidence
• Any further actions agreed for Police/OT

Question 10

Circumstances around questioning a child

Answer 10

If the child has made clear disclosure to an adult and that adult can give you the info DO NOT ask the child again what has happened to them.

If it is unclear what the child has said and there are no urgent safety issues DO NOT question further

if you do need to speak to ascertain safety then use TEDS

DO NOT continue to question the child if it becomes clear while speaking to them that an offence has occured

Question 11

Oranga Tamariki time frames
- Critical

Answer 11

24 hours

No safety or care identified, kids at risk of serious harm and requires immediate involvment to establish safety.

Question 12

Oranga Tamariki time frames - Very urgent

Answer 12

48 hours

At risk of serious harm but has some protective factors present for the next 48 hours. However, as the present situation and/or need is likely to change, high priority follow up is required.

Question 13

Oranga Tamariki time frames - Urgent

Answer 13

7 days

At risk of harm or neglect and the circumstances are likely to negatively impact the kids. Options of safety and supports have been explored but remain unmet. Vulnerability and pattern exists which limits the protective factors.