Child Protection and ASAI Flashcards
Learn information pertaining to child protection and ASAI
What is the acronym for the 10 steps?
RIGA and PCR and P to the double CC
What does each 10 step mean?
R- record the incident, event or occurrence. I - Initial attendance G - Gather and process forensics A - Assess and link cases. P - Prioritise Case C - Case management R - Resolution decision and action P - Prepare case C - Court Process C - Case disposal
What is the definition of child abuse?
The definition under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 is 7 main points + 3 1) Physical 2) Emotional 3) Sexual 4) Neglect 5) Ill Treatment 6) Abuse 7) Deprivation \+ PRESENCE OF UNSAFE ENVIRONMENTS CYCBER CRIME EXPLOITING CHILDREN CHILD TRAFFICKING
Define Sexual abuse?
Sexual abuse is an act involving circumstances of indecency, sexual violation or using a child in the making of sexual imaging
Define Physical abuse? (NAI)
The action of the offender that result in or could potentially result in physical harm or injury being inflicted on a child . (Determined by Action, injury and circumstances) The following offences may result by Police - Assault on a child s194(a) (14yrs) or s188-204B
What does DSAC stand for?
Doctors Sexual Abuse Incorporated.
what does IJIP mean?
Initial Joint Investigation Plan - this is an agreement between Police and Oranga Tamariki with Police as the lead.
What points are covered in IJIP?
SAMMJ S - Safety A - Any further/future action agreed M - Managed interview M - Medical referral J - Joint visit Also the collection of further physical evidence such as photographs.
What is the IJIP process?
8 Points RIP ACR FN
1) Review
2) Initial assessment of seriousness
3) Police contact CPP
4) Agree IJIP
5) Confirm CPP case and assign
6) Record CPP case
7) Follow agreement meet and review
8) Not CPP case record in NIA how it was dealt with
What are the initial steps that Police must follow in a child abuse investigation?
1) Referral
2) Consultation
3) Agreement leading to an IJIP.
What are the three categories for urgency pertaining to child abuse cases?
Critical (Under 24 Hours)
Very urgent (48 hours)
Urgent (7 Days)
What are thee three categories for urgency pertaining to adult sexual abuse cases?
Acute -
Non acute
Historic
What are the ingredients for attempts?
EAT HATS DAILY s72 C.A. 1961 Everyone Having intent to commit an offence Does or omits an act for the purposes of accomplishing his objective.
Define Neglect?
Is when a person ill-treats or neglects a child or causes or permits the child to be ill treated in a manner likely to cause bodily harm, injury to healthor mental disorder or disability. The ill-treatment or neglect must be serious and avoidable.
Define s59?
Basically these are the defences for upright prudent members of the community. “parental controls”
There are 4 of them
1) Preventing or minimising harm to a child.
2) Prevent criminal abuse or offence.
3) Preventing or continuing to engage in offensive or disruptive behaviour.
4) Performing the normal daily tasks that are incidental in good care and parenting. Okay
What is a victim?
Under s4 V.R. Act 2002
1) A person an offence has been committed againist.
2) A person who, through or by means of an offence committed by another person suffers, physical injury, loss of or damage to property.
3) A parent or legal guardian of a child or young person whom falls in paragraph 1 or 2. Unless the parent or legal guardian is charged with,
- the commission of an offence
- convicted
- Found guilty
- pleads guilty
4) A member of the immediate family of a person who as a result of an offence committed by another person dies or is incapable unless that family member is,
- The commission of the offence
- Convicted
- Found guilty
- Pleads guilty
5) Emotional harm
(Short version - a person who against an offence has been committed by another person may also include, parent or legal guardian of a YP)
What are the methods for making contact with Oranga Tamariki for a CPP?
1) Email CPP POL350 electronically from Police forms.
2) Email from OT to Police comms reverse.
3) The On-duty platform.
4) A phone call to 0508 FAMILY
What is the three steps that Police and Oranga Tamariki must follow?
1) REFERRAL
2) CONSULTATION
3) AGREEMENT
What are the rules when questioning a child?
1) If the child has made a clear disclosure to an adult that adult can give you the information. Do not ask the child.
2) If you are unsure what child has said and there are no safety concerns do not question further.
3) Last resort after a TEDS question that it becomes apparent that an offence has occurred do not question further. Must leave for specialist.
How do you determine whether CPP case meets the threshold for physical abuse?
Three things are
1) The action. (strangulation or shaking)
2) The injury inflicted. (Bone fracture or burn)
3) The surrounding circumstances.
Define the surrounding circumstances of a a case that would warrant a CPP referral?
Vulnerability Multiple offenders History of abuse Degree of violence Offenders history Location of incident Nature and level of concern from notifier
What advice would you give to a sexual assault case pertaining to trace evidence?
- No eating or drinking.
- No going to the toilet - use toxicology kit to collect and no wiping.
- No washing or showering
- No washing hands or biting finger nails.
What points to should you cover with the victim when explaining the medical examination procedure?
1) Conducted by a medical practitioner that is a specialist trained for examining sexual assault victims’
2) The process should take about 2-3 hours from the time it starts.
3) Benefits include potential physical, sexual and mental health. Help Police investigate further.
4) Preference for gender of examiner?
When interacting with victims of sexual offences what actions should you take to provide a safe an secure environment so that they can regain control of their lives
CALM TEA C - conduct to be sensitive A - Accept that they are telling the truth L - listen M - medical attention
T - Treat courteously
E - Explain process
A - Advise counselling process
