CPP

Question 1

Child Protection investigation policy and procedures and CPP apply to all cases where the victim is age?

Answer 1

Under the age of 18 at the time of making the complaint.

Question 2

What are the criteria for CPP?

Answer 2

• Sexual abuse
• Physical abuse
• Neglect

Question 3

Three initial steps Police and OT must follow?

Answer 3

R - Referral - Information sharing between Police and OT
C - Consultation - Discussion at the appropriate levels
A - Agreement - Agreeing upon an initial action in an Initial Joint Investigation Plan (IJIP)

Question 4

What topics must be considered when completing an Initial Joint Investigation Plan (IJIP)?

Answer 4

• Immediate safety of the child involved and any others at risk.
• If a joint visit is required due to risk of further offending, loss of evidence, the alleged offender is likely to be hostile, any other concerns for staff safety.
• The management of the initial interview of the child
• Referral to a medical practitioner and authority to do so
• Collection of physical evidence such as photographs
• any further actions agreed for Police and/or OT including considerations as to whether a multi-agency approach is required.

Question 5

What are the Oranga Tamariki case assessment Timeframes?

Answer 5

Critical - 24 Hours - Children immediate risk of serious harm.
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Very Urgent - 48 Hours - Children are at risk of serious harm but there are some protective factors present for the next 48 hours.

Urgent - 7 Days - Children at risk of harm or neglect and the circumstances are likely to negatively impact on them.