CPT - Initial Action

Question 1

What is the first step in the procedure when a report of concern is received?

Answer 1

Obtain brief details of what the report of concern is about to enable a risk assessment to be completed so the appropriate initial response can be determined.

Question 2

What information should be obtained when obtaining brief details about the report of concern?

Answer 2

• personal details of the informant, complainant and child
• brief circumstances of concern/complaint
• brief details of timing and about the scene
• offender details

Question 3

In the initial part of the investigation what should you not do?

Answer 3

Question the child in-depth

Question 4

What should you do if a child has disclosed physical/sexual abuse to an adult?

Answer 4

Take this persons details and use what they say to form the basis of information for the notification. Do not ask the child again what has happened to them.

Question 5

What should you do if it is unclear what a child has disclosed?

Answer 5

If there are no immediate risks then don’t ask the child any further questions. If it is necessary to speak with the child to ascertain their safety only ask open ended questions.

Question 6

How a reports of concern documented in NIA?

Answer 6

As well as any other code used the 6C code must be used to show that the atendance related to a report of concern.