CPP

Question 1

Criteria for CPP actions or behaviour types

Answer 1

Sexual abuse
Physical abuse
Neglect

Question 2

Sexual abuse

Answer 2

An act involvong circumstances of indecency with, or sexual violation of a child, or using a child in the making of sexual images

Question 3

Physical abuse - three areas to consider in determining if abuse meets threshold

Answer 3

1. The action (of the abuse)
2. The injury inflicted (outcome or result)
3. The circumstances (factors in the case)

Question 4

Injuries that meet the threshold for CPP

Answer 4

• Blow or kick to head
• Shaking of an infant
• Strangulation
• Use of an object as a weapon

Question 5

Types of injuries inflicted (Outcome or result)

Answer 5

• a bone fracture
• burn
• Concussion or loss of conciousness
• any injury requiring medical attention
• any bruising or abrasion on infant or not yet mobile

Question 6

The circumstances (factors in the case) when the initial injury does not meet the threshold

Answer 6

Hitting, kicking, slapping etc in combination with:
1 - The vulnerability of child (under 5, pre pubescent children, disabled in any age)
2 - More than one offender (both parents)
3 - History of abuse
4 - A high degree of violence
5 - the offenders history and background
6 - location
7 - Nature and level of concerned from notifier

Question 7

Neglect

Answer 7

Intentionally ill-treats or neglects any child, or causes or permits the child to be ill-treated in a manner likely to cause the child actual bodily harm, injury to health or mental disorder or disability. The ill-treatment or neglect must be serious and avoidable.

Question 8

Examples of Neglect

Answer 8

• Not providing adequate food, shelter or clothing
• Not protecting a child from physical harm or danger
• Not accessing appropriate medical treatment or care
• Allowing a child to be exposed to the illicit drug manufacturing process
• Allowing child to be exposed to an environment where toxic chemicals are stored.

Question 9

Initial Steps Oranga Tamariki and Police must follow (know this)

Answer 9

Referral - Information sharing between the 2 agencies
Consultation - discussion at appropriate levels
Agreement - agreeing upon an initial action in an IJIP (initial Joint Investigation Plan).

Question 10

Topics the mist be considered when completing IJIP (know this)

Answer 10

1. The immediate safety of the child involved and other children whom maybe identified as being at risk.
2. If a Joint visit is required due to risk of further offending, loss of evidence, offender hostile, concerns for staff safety.
3. The management of the initial interview of child.
4. Referral to a medical practitioner and authority to do so.
5. Any further actions agreed for Police and OT including considerations as to whether a multi-agency approach is required.

Question 11

Questioning a child if they made a clear disclosure to an adult and that adult can give information

Answer 11

Do not ask the child again what has happened to them

Question 12

Questioning a child if it is unclear what the child said ad there is no urgency safety issues

Answer 12

Do not question further

Question 13

Questioning a child if it becomes clear an offence has occurred

Answer 13

Do not continue questioning

Question 14

Oranaga Tamariki time frames

Answer 14

Critical - 24 hours
Very Urgent - 48 hours
Urgent - 7 Days

Question 15

Critical - 24 hours

Answer 15

No safety or care identified, Mokopuna is at risk of serious harm and requires immediate involvement to establish safety

Question 16

Very Urgent - 48 Hours

Answer 16

At risk of serious harm but some protective factors present for the next 48 hours. Situation likely to change, high priority follow up

Question 17

Urgent - 7 days

Answer 17

At risk of harm or neglect and the circumstances are likely to negatively impact on Mokopuna. Options of safety and support have been explored by remain unmet.