Child Protection

Question 1

Who doe CPP apply to?

Answer 1

Victims under 17 at the time of the complaint

Question 2

What is serious child abuse?

Answer 2

Serious physical abuse
Sexual abuse
Victims of serious family violence
Allegations of serious abuse with CYFS caregivers
Allegations of serious abuse with Police + CYF staff
Wilful neglect

Question 3

What is serious wilful neglect?

Answer 3

Where a person wilfully neglects a child or allows a child to become ill in a manner which will cause serious bodily harm, mental disorder or disability.

Question 4

What are the three stages to determine seriousness?

Answer 4

A - Action of the abuse
I - Injuries resulting from the abuse
C - Circumstances surrounding the abuse

Question 5

What are the three initial steps CYFS and Police are required to follow?

Answer 5

Referral - inter agency communication between CYFS and Police

Consultation -

Agreement - Decisions made about next steps, who does what and what will be put in the JIP.

Question 6

What topics should you consider on a JIP?

Answer 6

S - Safety of the child
I - Interview, evidential interview of the child, offenders or other relevant people?

J - Joint visits with CYFS and Police
E - Evidence collection
M - Medical examination

Question 7

What are the CYP time lines?

Answer 7

Critical - Child at risk of serious harm and in immediate danger, immediate action required

Very urgent - Child at risk but not in immediate danger - initial steps taken within 24 hours

Urgent - Child at risk but not in immediate danger, initial steps to be taken within 2 days

Question 8

What is serious physical abuse?

Answer 8

The actions of an offender that could result in serious physical harm or injury being inflicted on the child