CM03: Oranga Tamariki Act - Care & Protection Flashcards
Which statute covers the care and protection of Youth, and youth justice?
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
Define child
A person under the age of 14 years
Define young person
A person of 14 years up to 17 years
What does CYP refer to?
Child or Young Person
Which Sections (Ss) state the principles relevant to the care and protection of CYPs?
Section 4
Section 4A(1)
Section 5
Section 13
Whats is the paramount principle?
The well-being and interests of the CYP
Which enactment identifies CYPs in need of care and protection?
Section 14
Section 14AA
State when a CYP is in need of care and protection
Suffering or likely to suffer serious harm by abuse, abandonment, neglect, self-directed behaviour
What is the role of Police?
To investigate all allegations of child abuse of any nature
Who is the partnership agency Police work with?
Oranga Tamariki
Who conducts interviews the CYP victims of child abuse?
Serious Abuse Team
Child Protection Team
Who must be removed from a home where there is reports of abuse on CYPs?
The alleged offender
When is a child removed from a home where the is reports of child abuse?
As a last resort, or
Serious risk of harm
What must be put into place when the offender is removed from the home?
Protection Order
What is the purpose of a Protection Order?
To protect the victim