Unit 6 Lesson 8.1: Child Protection and GIRFEC

Question 1

When does a father have PRRs?

Answer 1

If:
- married to the mother at conception or thereafter
- not married but on the birth certificate
- given them by court order
- agreed rights with mother through legal process

Question 2

Offence of mistreating a child - s.12 children and young persons (Scotland) act 1937

Answer 2

16+ and:
Wilfully ill-treats, neglects, abandons or exposes them in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health.

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Question 3

Indicators of child abuse (reactions of parents)?

Answer 3

Reluctance to discuss child’s injuries
Inconsistencies in explanation
Hostility towards an agency
Disguised compliance
Uncooperative with home visits
Stress related issues

Question 4

Indicators of child abuse (reactions of child)?

Answer 4

Undue fear of adults
Irritability
Finger grip bruising
Disproportionate or repetitive bruising
Unexplained fractures
Bites, circular burns
Unusual bruise marks (especially on or around ears) or welts
Healed injuries

Question 5

When may a constable remove a child (s.56 of the children’s hearing (Scotland) act 2011)

Answer 5

May remove a child if:

• child is being neglected or treated in such a way that they are likely to suffer significant harm; and
• removal is necessary to protect the child from harm; and
• it is not practicable for an applicant for a child protection order to be made

Question 6

How long can a child be kept in a place of safety after being removed?

Answer 6

24 hours

Question 7

What are the three different flags of iVPD for children?

Answer 7

Red - currently on register

Blue - child has been deregistered (shows for 6 months)

Amber - mother of an unborn child, likely to be vulnerable