Child Protection

Question 1

Unless specified, child means?

CPP applies when?

Answer 1

To any case where the victim is under the age of 18 at the time of making the complaint

Question 2

3x Criteria

Answer 2

Sexual Abuse
Physical Abuse
Neglect

Question 3

Sexual Abuse within CPP context. . . .

Answer 3

is an act involving circumstances of indecency with or sexual violation of a child or using a child in making of sexual imaging

Question 4

Physical abuse within the CPP context . . .

Answer 4

Is 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 a non-accidental injury.

Question 5

3 areas to consider whether physical abuse meets threshold. .

Answer 5

• The action (of the abuse)
• The injury inflicted (outcome or result)
• The circumstances (factors in the case)

Question 6

Single action that WILL meet CPP (5)

-How it was done-

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Single Injury that WILL meet CPP (5)

-outcome or result-

Answer 7

• bone fracture
• burn
• concussion or loss of consciousness
• any injury that requires medical attention
• any bruising or abrasion where the child is very young (eg. not mobile or can be seen as unlikely to be from another child or play)

Question 8

Any action and/or injury along with considering the circumstances or factors. Such as. . .

Answer 8

• Vulnerability of the child
• More than one offender
• History of abuse
• High degree of violence
• Offenders history / background
• Location
• Nature and level of concern from the notifier

Question 9

Neglect within CPP context . . .

Answer 9

is when a person intentionally ill-treats or neglects a child or causes 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 . . .

Question 10

3 initial steps OT & Police must follow

Answer 10

1. Referral - information sharing between two agencies
2. Consultation - Discussion at appropriate levels
3. Agreement - upon initial action in Initial Joint Investigation Plan (IJIP)

Question 11

Topics to be considered when completing IJIP

Answer 11

Immediate safety of child involved and any other children
Joint visit
Child interview
Medical practitioner
Collect physical evidence
Any further actions agreed

Question 12

OT Timeframes

Answer 12

• Critical 24hours
• Very urgent 48 hours
• Urgent 7 days