Child Abuse Flashcards
(24 cards)
Child Abuse
Supervision
- Supervisory Officer _____
- Officer in Charge (OIC) _____
- attendance mandatory upon receiving a complaint of a suspected child physical or sexual abuse
- notification mandatory upon receiving a complaint of a suspected child physical or sexual abuse
Child Abuse
If it is determined by the Team that _____, investigations may take place on school premises, without first notifying* the parents and in their absence when
* the abuse is disclosed at school and reported immediately by school personnel to the Children’s Aid Society (CAS)
* the abuse is disclosed outside the school and the Team wishes to interview the child at school
* the abuse disclosure involves school personnel as _____
* the abuse disclosure involves another child (student) as _____
* subsequent to the initial investigation, police or child care protection workers need access to the child at school or child care setting as a continuation of this process.
*The parents shall be informed of any interview conducted without prior notification _____.
- it is in the best interest of the child
- an alleged offender
- an alleged offender
- as soon as reasonably possible
Child Abuse
If the alleged offender is a school employee, consideration must be given by the Unit Commander or designate of the investigating unit as soon as practicable of notifying the ______, _____. School officials shall be advised not to interview or advise the alleged offender prior to the police interview.
- respective Director of Education or designate, responsible individual or body.
The Team shall be responsible for informing the _____, as soon as practicable, of the following
* when parents have been informed of an interview conducted without their prior notification
* if the investigation is delayed, indicating when the interview is expected to occur
* the appropriate time that school personnel may resume contact with one or both parents
* if the child is placed in the care of the CAS
* whether child protection proceedings will be commenced
* whether a criminal charge will be laid
* the existence and terms of any court orders regarding access or contact with the child
* any other information deemed necessary.
- school principal
A Team response shall be required for all allegations of child abuse investigations, including sexual and physical abuse cases where the circumstances could include a Criminal Code (CC) violation and render the child in need of protection under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA); and when the alleged offender, whether adult or child, has some element of charge over the child victim. Further, a Team response shall be required in all circumstances where _____.
- a child has a suspicious injury or other circumstances indicate that abuse cannot be ruled out as a possible causative factor
On January 1, 2018, Ontario increased the age of protection to include all children under the ______. Children who are _____ or _____, who believe they are in need of protection may be eligible to enter into the new Voluntary Youth Services Agreement (VYSA), see Appendix C.
- age of eighteen (18) years
- sixteen (16)
- seventeen (17) years old
Child Abuse - Police Officer
When responding to a complaint of suspected physical or sexual abuse where interaction will be made with a child victim and/or child witness, all efforts shall be made at the outset to use _____.
The first police officer shall be responsible for the _____, _____ and _____.
- a non–uniformed child abuse investigator
- safety and wellbeing of the victim
- offender management
- preservation of the evidence and the crime scene
Child Abuse - Police Officer
- except where physical injuries warrant immediate transfer to the nearest hospital, consult with the _____, or in their absence a divisional investigator to determine whether the circumstances of the child physical or sexual assault dictate that the victim be transported to a hospital or SCAN for victims under _____
Any child or youth should be taken to ANY hospital emergency department (ER) immediately if the following exist
* concerns of _____
* child is complaining of severe pain in the extremities
* lack of movement, headache, vomiting, not feeding, dizziness, scalp swelling
* _____ in an infant or _____.
- divisional child abuse investigator
- eighteen (18) years
- possible head injury or fracture
- inconsolable crying, excessive sleeping
Child Abuse
Physical or Sexual Assault
Prepubertal (under 12)
within _____
advise the victim/parent the importance of attending a hospital
* for medical evaluation
* to gather potential forensic evidence
- within seventy two (72) hours*
- consider potential to gather forensic evidence up to twelve (12) days since incident if suspected penile penetration of vagina
Child Abuse
Physical or Sexual Assault
Prepubertal (under 12)
after _____
contact SCAN to discuss if the victim/family require medical attention
- seventy two (72) hours
Child Abuse
Physical or Sexual Assault
Pubertal Adolescents
(12 – 18)
within _____
advise the victim/parent the importance of attending a hospital
* for medical evaluation
* to gather potential forensic evidence
- twelve (12) days
Child Abuse
Physical or Sexual Assault
Pubertal Adolescents
(12 – 18)
after _____
contact SCAN to discuss if the victim/family require medical attention
- twelve (12) days
Child Abuse - Police Officer
- request that a _____ attend the scene of the offence, where the victim is located, or any additional location deemed necessary
- supervisory officer
Child Abuse - Supervisory Officer
The supervisory officer shall be responsible for _____.
- Upon receiving a complaint of a suspected child physical or sexual abuse shall
* _____
* ensure the first police officer records the attendance or reason for non–attendance in the memorandum book and in the original eReport
* ensure sufficient police officers are assigne
- the quality and thoroughness of the uniform response
- attend at the scene of the offence, where the victim is located or any additional location deemed necessary
Child Abuse - Child Abuse Investigator
The designated investigator shall be responsible for ensuring the needs of the victim are met, effective management of the crime scene, including the gathering of evidence and that _____.
- Upon receiving notification of a suspected child physical or sexual abuse, or of a child with a suspicious injury or other circumstances which indicate that abuse cannot be ruled out shall
* consult with Sex Crimes, if appropriate
* notify _____
- a thorough and comprehensive investigation is conducted
- the appropriate CAS and document all referrals in their memorandum book
Child Abuse
If the CAS is not in attendance for an interview with a victim during the taking of an electronically recorded statement, they _____ permitted to view the recording at a later time.
- may be
Child Abuse
Child Friendly Facilities:
- _____
- _____
- _____
- CYAC
- Gatehouse
- SickKids, SCAN (Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect)
Child Abuse - Child Abuse Investigator
When CAS requests a copy of an electronically recorded statement shall _____.
After interviewing the alleged offender and taking O.Reg. 265/98 into consideration shall
* disclose the results of the interview to the CAS worker as _____
* inform the CAS worker whether criminal charges have been laid
* caution the CAS worker not to release the information to any other person
- instruct them to obtain a subpoena or Court Order
- soon as possible
Child Abuse - Officer in Charge
The Officer in Charge is responsible for _____
- Upon receiving notification of a case of suspected child physical or sexual abuse, or circumstances where child abuse cannot be ruled out, shall
* contact _____
* ensure the eReport number is
‒ distributed in accordance with unit policy
‒ provided to the divisional detective office where the offence took place, if applicable.
- ensuring an appropriate uniform response, and in the absence of the detective sergeant, an appropriate investigative response.
- the CYAC to request a designated investigator
_____ no person having charge of a child shall
a) inflict abuse (physical, sexual or sexual exploitation) on the child; or
b) by failing to care and provide for or supervise and protect the child adequately,
i. permit the child to suffer abuse or
ii. permit the child to suffer from a mental, emotional or development condition that, if not remedied, could seriously impair the child’s development. [Source: Child, Youth and Family Services Act ss.136 (1)(2)]
- Child Abuse
Child Physical Abuse where the circumstances could be a violation of the Criminal Code and/or render the child in need of protection under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, and where the alleged abuser (whether adult or child) has responsibility for the care of the child victim. Child Physical Abuse refers to an offence where a child is victimized by an abuser and includes all of the following:
* physical assaults, emotional abuse, or neglect occurrences when the victim is under _____ years of age and the suspect is a caregiver, parent or a person in a position of trust or authority;
* abductions when the victim is under the age of _____ years of age;
* occurrences entitled Child in Need of Protection or Child Left Unattended
* homicides when the victim is under the age of _____ years and the suspect is a caregiver, parent, or person in a position of trust or authority
* physical offences when the victim is under the age of _____ years and there are clear developmental differences between the victim and the suspect.
- eighteen (18)
- sixteen (16)
- eighteen (18)
- eighteen (18)
_____ means a designated Child Abuse Investigator and a Children’s Aid Society specialist, who shall conduct interviews together and communicate at every stage of the investigation.
- Team (Child Abuse Investigation)
_____ means the use of a child by an adult for sexual purposes, whether or not consent is alleged to have been given, which could be a violation of the Criminal Code and/or could place a child in need of protection under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act. Child sexual abuse can include:
* incest;
* acts of exposure;
* sexual touching;
* sexual intercourse;
* sexual molestation;
* inappropriate sexual language;
* sexual harassment;
* exhibitionism;
* exploitation of child for pornography or prostitution.
- Child Sexual Abuse
