CPT

Question 1

CPP Protocol

Answer 1

The Circumstances of the abuse
The Injury inflicted
The Action of the abuse

Question 2

Determining the seriousness of physical abuse:

Answer 2

The circumstance of abuse: Vulnerability (age), multiple offenders, high degree of violence, offender history, location of incident
The injury of abuse: death, bone fracture, burn, concussion, injury requires medical attention, bruising / abrasion
The action of Abuse: blow or kick to head, shaking an infant, strangulation, use of an object, attempted drowning

Question 3

Serious child abuse includes

Answer 3

• sexual abuse
• serious physical abuse
• serious wilful neglect
• witness to serious family violence
• allegations against CYF caregivers that involve serious child abuse
• allegations against Police that involve serious child abuse

Question 4

CYFS Timeframes

Answer 4

Critical: Immediately (ASAP within 24 hrs) Immediate risk of serious harm, the need for immediate protection may be necessary.
Very Urgent: at risk of harm but is not in any immediate danger.
Urgent: Within 2 working days at risk of harm but protected in the short term.

Question 5

Principles guiding Police practice:

Answer 5

Rights of the child: Safe environment, free from violence, protection from neglect, sexual exploitation and abuse
Accountability: Of offenders wherever possible.
Work collaboratively: Proactive multi agency approach to prevent and reduce child abuse, Intelligence sharing
Service delivery : Police will use technology to work faster and smarter in response to child abuse

Question 6

Initial joint investigation plan (IJIP):

Answer 6

• Who is involved in the case
• What they will do
• When they will do it

Question 7

As per the mandated template, the IJIP must consider:

Answer 7

• Safety and well being of the children
• CFI - the management of the child victim’s initial interview including consideration of any ethnicity needs
• Referral for SCI, interviews of alleged offender and others including protective parent / caregiver / parent
• Evidence collection
• Any joint visits required
• Medical practitioner referrals

Question 8

Child centered time-frames:

Answer 8

Time-frames that are relevant to the child’s age and cognitive development. The younger the child the more vulnerable they are and therefore they require a quicker response.