CP policy and procedures - acronyms and pictures Flashcards
What are some examples of neglect?
- Not providing Adequate food, shelter or clothing
- Not accessing appropriate medical treatment or Care
- Not protecting a child from physical harm or Danger
- Allowing a child to be exposed to illiCit drug manufacturing
What are the three areas to consider in determining whether physical abuse meets the threshold for referral as a CPP case?
- The Circumstances (factors in the case)
- The Injury inflicted (outcome or result)
- The Action of the abuse
BASUS
What are some actions that would meet the BASUS (basis) for referral as a CPP case?
- Blow or kick to head
- Attempted drowning
- Shaking of an infant
- Use of an object as a weapon
- Strangulation
CONFAB
What are some injuries that would meet the threshold for referral as a CPP case?
- Concussion or loss of consciousness
- A bone Fracture
- Any injury that requires medical Attention
- Burn
VOAV
What are some other factors that may warrant referral as a CPP case?
- The Vulnerability of the child
- More than one Offender
- History of Abuse
- A high degree of Violence
Procedure when a report of concern is received - DICI ARC IAP
- Obtain brief Details of the reported concern
- Consider if there are _I_mmediate _C_oncerns for the child’s care or safety
- Consider _I_LO/PLO/ELO _A_ttendance
- Record details of the case in NIA
- If immediate intervention is not required Complete a CPP referral
- Take necessary _I_nitial _A_ctions relating to criminal investigations
- Provide parents/caregivers with a copy of the pamphlet, ‘When Police visit about your child’s safety’.
What are four things that the IJIP must consider? - SMIPE
- The immediate Safety of the child involved and any other children who may be identified as being at risk
- Referral to a Medical practitioner and authority to do so
- The management of the Initial interview with the child
- Collection of any _P_hysical _E_vidence such as photographs
Referral of historic cases to OT - what to consider
(CANV)
- Currency and timeframes of offending
- The suspect’s current Access to children
- Nature of offending
- Multiple Victims
What medical information should be made available to investigators investigating non accidental injuries and serious neglect of children in hospital?
(COST-C)
- The child’s current Condition and initial prognosis
- What _S_amples have been _O_btained from the child
- What further Tests are planned
- Current treatment
Options for resolving child abuse investigations
(RIPN)
- Restorative justice
- Issue of formal warning for a minor assault
- Prosecution
- No further action
Matters to consider during prosecutions
(DEETDD)
- Criminal Disclosure
- Preparation of Exhibits
- Preparation of video Evidence
- Preparation of _T_estimony, _D_ocuments and _D_epositions
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Trace evidence preservation
Victim should refrain from:
- Eating or drinking
- Smoking
- Brushing teeth or rinsing mouth
- Brushing or combing hair
- Changing clothing
- Going to the toilet - if necessary capture urine and ask them not to wipe
- Washing hands or biting nails
- Washing and showering
EDEBOHAC
Before conducting the medical forensic examination - step 1
Explain to the victim:
- That the Exam:
- will be conducted by a _D_octor specially trained in _E_xamining ASA victims
- has health Benefits
- can help Police obtain evidence to arrest Offender
- That it will take a couple of Hours
- They have a choice as to gender of doctor and you will do your best to ACcommodate their wishes
ABODG
Before conducting the medical forensic examination - step 2
Contact the medical forensic practitioner on call and:
- Advise Age and gender of victim - may impact on the practitioner’s suitability
- Advise when assault is _B_elieved to have _O_ccurred
- Give very brief outline of known info eg, whether Drugs involved; injury details; level of intoxication
- Discuss victim’s wishes re - Gender of examining practitioner
Before conducting the medical forensic examination - step 3
Arrange times for the medical forensic practitioner to be at the examination venue and provide access to the examination room when necessary.