CPP Flashcards
Child Protection investigation policy and procedures and CPP apply to all cases where the victim is age?
Under the age of 18 at the time of making the complaint.
What are the criteria for CPP?
- Sexual abuse
- Physical abuse
- Neglect
Three initial steps Police and OT must follow?
R - Referral - Information sharing between Police and OT
C - Consultation - Discussion at the appropriate levels
A - Agreement - Agreeing upon an initial action in an Initial Joint Investigation Plan (IJIP)
What topics must be considered when completing an Initial Joint Investigation Plan (IJIP)?
- Immediate safety of the child involved and any others at risk.
- If a joint visit is required due to risk of further offending, loss of evidence, the alleged offender is likely to be hostile, any other concerns for staff safety.
- The management of the initial interview of the child
- Referral to a medical practitioner and authority to do so
- Collection of physical evidence such as photographs
- any further actions agreed for Police and/or OT including considerations as to whether a multi-agency approach is required.
What are the Oranga Tamariki case assessment Timeframes?
Critical - 24 Hours - Children immediate risk of serious harm.
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Very Urgent - 48 Hours - Children are at risk of serious harm but there are some protective factors present for the next 48 hours.
Urgent - 7 Days - Children at risk of harm or neglect and the circumstances are likely to negatively impact on them.