CPP cards Flashcards
Criteria for CPP actions or behaviour types
- sexual abuse
- physical abuse
- neglect
what is sexual abuse
an act involving circumstances of indecency with, or sexual violation of a child, or using a child in the making of sexual images
what are 3 areas to consider in determining if physical abuse meets the threshold
- the action (of the abuse)
- the injury (outcome or result)
- the circumstances (factors in the case)
injuries that meet the threshold for CPP
- blow or kick to the head
- shaking of an infant
- strangulation
- use of an object as a weapon
types of injuries inflicted (outcome or result)
- a bone fracture
- burn
- concussion or loss of consciousness
- any injury requiring medical attention
- any bruising or abrasion on infant or not yet mobile
the circumstances (factors in the case) when the initial injury does not meet the threshold
Hitting, kicking or slapping etc in combination with:
- vulnerability of the child (under 5, pre pubescent children, disabled in any age)
- more than one offender (both parents)
- history of abuse
- a high degree of violence
- the offenders history and background
- location
- nature and level of concerned from notifier
what is neglect
intentionally ill treats or neglects child, or causes or permits the child to ill treated in a manner likely to cause the child actual bodily harm, injury to health or mental disorder or disability. The ill treatment or neglect must be serious and avoidable.
what are some examples of neglect
- not providing adequate food
- not protecting a child from physical harm or danger
- not assessing appropriate medical treatment or care
- allowing a child to be exposed to the illicit drug manufacturing process
- allowing a child to be exposed to an environment where toxic chemicals are stored
initial steps oranga tamariki and police must follow
- referral, information sharing between the 2 agencies
- consultation, discussion at appropriate levels
- agreement, agreeing upon an initial action in an initial joint investigation plan
topics that must be considered when completing initial joint investigation plan (IJIP)
- the immediate safety of the child and other children who may be identified as being at risk
- if a joint visit is required due to risk of further offending, loss of evidence, hostile offender, concerns for staff safety
- the management of the initial interview of child
- referral to a medical practitioner and authority to do so
- any further actions agreed for police and OT including considerations as to whether a multi agency approach is required
what should you not do with regards to questioning a child after they’ve made a clear disclosure to an adult and that adult can give information
- you should not ask the child again what has happened to them
what should you not do with regards to questioning a child if it is unclear what the child said and there are no urgent safety issues
- you should not question them any further
what should you not do with regards to questioning a child if it becomes clear that an offence has occurred
- you should not continue questioning
what are the oranga tamariki time frames
- critical: 24 hours
- very urgent: 48 hours
- urgent: 7 days
when does the critical 24 hour time frame apply
- there is no safety or care identified for the child
- mokopuna is at risk of serious harm and requires immediate involvement to establish safety
