Abuse
NB emphasise that won't pass on information unless concerns that pt being harmed/plans to harm self or others
Neglect
Physical
Sexual
Exposure to domestic violence
Psychological
Prenatal
Explosive temper
Fears about going home
Lacking empathy
Aggressive with peers
Hypervigilant around adults, cowering at sudden movements
Unusually differential to adults
Sexualised behaviour
Delayed presentation
Frequent presentations
Injury inconsistent with history / developmental age
Inadequate food, shelter, clothing, hygiene, education, medical care
Pregnancy, STI, anogenital injury
Sign post, child centred
"A couple of questions we ask everyone to make sure we are supporting the care of children as best we can..."
Sometime young people have experienced distressing things, has anything like that ever happened to you?
Is this the first time you have discussed this with anyone?
That is extremely brave
Is the someone you have spoken about this with before? personal / professional?
Social history
Trauma informed response
safety, trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment
Nonjudgemental
Offer hope
Rx
Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect protocol
Reporting
If imminent risk > Child protection helpline 132111
If non-imminent risk
> Mandatory reporter guide (keepthemsafe)
>> eReport or
>> Child wellbeing unit phone report (1300 480 420)
Keep linked in > clinic
Social worker
Services
Family referral service can help where statutory intervention if not warranted (Barnardos, ...)
- case management
- home visiting
- family support
- child care
- housing
- parenting education
- supported play-group
- youth support service
- respite care
Child protection services (CPU)
FACS
> Parenting programs (FACS website)
Sexual assault services (SAS)
JIRT (Joint Investigative Response Team)
1800 Respect (DV/SA helpline)
Neglect
Physical
Sexual
Exposure to domestic violence
Psychological
Prenatal
Explosive temper
Fears about going home
Lacking empathy
Aggressive with peers
Hypervigilant around adults, cowering at sudden movements
Unusually differential to adults
Sexualised behaviour
Delayed presentation
Frequent presentations
Injury inconsistent with history / developmental age
Inadequate food, shelter, clothing, hygiene, education, medical care
Pregnancy, STI, anogenital injury
Sign post, child centred
"A couple of questions we ask everyone to make sure we are supporting the care of children as best we can..."
Sometime young people have experienced distressing things, has anything like that ever happened to you?
Is this the first time you have discussed this with anyone?
That is extremely brave
Is the someone you have spoken about this with before? personal / professional?
Social history
Trauma informed response
safety, trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment
Nonjudgemental
Offer hope
Rx
Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect protocol
Reporting
If imminent risk > Child protection helpline 132111
If non-imminent risk
> Mandatory reporter guide (keepthemsafe)
>> eReport or
>> Child wellbeing unit phone report (1300 480 420)
Keep linked in > clinic
Social worker
Services
Family referral service can help where statutory intervention if not warranted (Barnardos, ...)
- case management
- home visiting
- family support
- child care
- housing
- parenting education
- supported play-group
- youth support service
- respite care
Child protection services (CPU)
FACS
> Parenting programs (FACS website)
Sexual assault services (SAS)
JIRT (Joint Investigative Response Team)
1800 Respect (DV/SA helpline)