Abuse - Child: Procedure
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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES MANUAL
PROCEDURE
ABUSE - CHILD
If an employee/volunteer suspects or observes past or impending abuse of a child, the employee/volunteer will:
1.xxxxxxx Assess immediate/imminent risk; provide safety if able.
2.xxxxxxx Immediately report suspicion or observation to a supervisor.
3.xxxxxxx Document the suspicion.
4.xxxxxxx In consultation with a supervisor decide whether the suspicion, knowledge, or observation needs to be reported to an appropriate agency.
5.xxxxxxx Furthermore, when the situation involves a child:
xxxxxxxa)xxxIf there is uncertainty around reporting, phone and consult with intake of the appropriate Children's Aid Society.
xxxxxxxb)xxxWhen appropriate discuss with client and encourage active involvement in the reporting contact with the Children's Aid Society.
xxxxxxxc)xxxReport suspicions and supporting information to the appropriate Children's Aid Society.
xxxxxxxd)xxxDocument contact with Children's Aid Society including:
xxxxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxdate,
xxxxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxname of person contacted,
xxxxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxinformation shared, and
xxxxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxaction taken.
