CPP

Question 1

Who does the child protection investigation policy apply to?

Answer 1

All cases where victim is under 17 at time of complaint.

Question 2

List six types of cases that would be classified as serious child abuse.

Answer 2

Sexual abuse
Serious physical abuse
Serious wilful neglect
Serious family violence where child is witness
Allegations against CYC caregivers
Allegations against CYF and Police employees

Question 3

Define serious wilful neglect

Answer 3

Wilfully ill treats or neglects a child or wilfully causes or permits the child to be ill treated in a manner likely to cause child actual bodily harm, injury to health or any mental disorder or disability. Ie. Failure to provide necessities of life, allowing to be exposed to illicit drug manufacture.

Question 4

What situation falls into the category of witness to serious family violence?

Answer 4

When a child witness violence resulting in, or having the potential to result in a death or significant injury to a family or household member.

Question 5

What are the 3 key areas to determining seriousness?

Answer 5

1. The action of the abuse
2. The injury inflicted
   AND
3. The circumstances

Question 6

What are the 3 initial steps CYF and Police must follow?

Answer 6

1. Referral
2. Consultation
3. Agreement, including IJIP (who, what, when)

Question 7

What 6 topics should be considered when completing IJIP?

Answer 7

• safety of child
• joint visits
• initial interview of child
• child forensic interview, interview of alleged offender and others
• collection of forensic evidence
• referral to medical practitioner

Question 8

What are the timeframes for CYF?

Answer 8

Critical - immediate risk of serious harm
Very urgent - at risk of harm but not in immediate danger
…action within 24hr

Urgent - at risk of harm but protected in short term
…initial steps within 2 working days

Question 9

What are the important points to remember regarding the questioning of a child?

Answer 9

If child has made clear disclosure and adult can provide info, DO NOT ask child again.

If unclear what child has said AND no urgent safety issues, DO NOT question further.

If necessary to speak to ascertain safety, ask open ended questions.

If becomes clear offence has been committed during questioning, DO NOT question further.