Duty to Report and Support Flashcards
what is the purpose of Ontario’s Child, Youth and Family Services Act?
to promote best interests, protection and wellbeing of youth up to age 18
what factors might inadvertently influence our decision to call Children’s Aid Society?
culture
ethnicity
religion
family structure
child-rearing practices
stereotypes
race
poverty
sexual orientation
while poverty is a risk factor for youth and children, it is not ______________________
a cause for child maltreatment
Indigenous children are __________________ in the Child Welfare System
overrepresented
why are Indigenous children and youth overrepresented?
historical colonization
anti-indigenous racism
African Canadian children and youth are ___________________ in the Child Welfare System
overrepresented
why are African Canadian children and youth overrepresented?
history of slavery and colonization
who put report a child or youth in need of protection?
anyone with reasonable grounds
what does reasonable grounds mean?
you do not need to be sure
use your best judgment
can someone else report a child or youth in need of protection for you?
NO
you must make the call yourself
risk of miscommunication
the duty to report overrides ___________________
any provincial statutes prohibiting you from sharing confidential information
if you were not responsible for making the referral to CAS, can you provide any information to help with the investigation?
YES
what is the policy for reporting 16 and 17 year old youth?
not mandatory, but recommended to call
the youth can deny the service
what is the policy for reporting 18+ year olds?
no duty to report
goes through police (adult) systems
_____________ is a key factor in 90% of youth who receive services from CAS
neglect
what are the causes of this neglect leading to CAS involvement?
lack of physical care
conflict (custody, intimate partner violence)
who are the top 5 referrers to CAS?
- law enforcement
- school
- other CAS
- self
- community caregivers
what are the 5 types of harm that would require protection?
- neglect
- physical
- emotional
- exposure to intimate partner violence
- sexual abuse
what are 2 examples of a “person having charge”
1.primary caregiver
2. community caregiver
neglect requires a ___________
pattern of not being able to meet the child’s eeds
what are some sign of neglect?
poor hygiene
tired
frequently absent from school
missing clothing items
missing meals
what are some other reasons for neglect that are important to consider?
SDOH
what are some indicators of physical harm?
injuries that don’t align with explanation
injuries to soft body parts (ears, neck, cheek)
injuries inconsistent with child’s developmental age
child can’t recall
child flinches when touched
aggressive
withdrawn
what are some indicators of emotional harm?
helplessness
avoidance
hyper-vigilance
self blame
shame
inhibit emotional expression
what are the different types of intimate partner violence that children may experience?
witnessing
hearing from another room
observing aftermath
being aware of tension
in utero
sexual abuse is difficult _________
to prove
if it I determined that no assessment is required (after calling CAS), an agency still might (2)…
- offer support services
- refer the child to a community agency
when options to keep the child or youth safe in their home are not feasible, most often they will ___________
stay with relatives or other members of their community
if it is not possible for the child or youth to stay with extended family, they may need ____________
to be placed in foster care
what should you do when a child discloses?
listen in a calm manner
allow them to share in their own words
offer comfort and support
take notes if possible
contact CAS immediately
what should you NOT do when a child discloses?
ask leading questions to obtain details
interrupt or suggest words
ask about why
make comments
make promises
