Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers 99 Provincial Child Abuse Protocol 2006 Professionals and community agencies will often provide assessment, treatment and support services to children and their families. They will be required to share information with other professionals and individuals involved in protecting and planning for the child. Community Resources The Child and Family Services Act establishes the mandate for Community Resources that includes: • Receiving and investigating reports of children in need of protection from abuse or neglect; • Assessment of a family’s ability to protect the child; • Provision of support services to children and families to maintain the family wherever it is safe for the child; • Provision of out-of-home care where support services to the family cannot provide forthe child’s safety; • Provision of services to children and youth sexually exploited through prostitution, pursuant to The Emergency Protection of Victims of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Act; and, • Sharing information with police. Saskatchewan Justice Saskatchewan Justice is responsible for the administration of justice in Saskatchewan, including: • Prosecution services in criminal law matters, including the preparation of witnessesfor trials; • General legal advice to the Province of Saskatchewan; • Supervision of policing services; • Administration of the provincial Victims Services Programs, to provide assistance and support to victims involved in the legal process; and, • Court services to the public. Corrections and Public Safety, Young Offender Programs Division Corrections and Public Safety (CPS), Young Offender Programs Branch is responsible for custody and community-based young offender services in the province. The role of youth workers includes case planning, preparation of court ordered reports, providing necessary structure and support so a young person is able to successfully complete his or her sentence and reduce offending behavior, and working with families and communities to support youth in conflict with the law. In instances where child abuse is suspected or has been found to exist, the Young Offender Programs Branch has a responsibility to: • Report suspected cases of child abuse in accordance with The Child and Family Services Act; • Cooperate with police by providing information on the criminal abuse of children; • Provide assistance and support to investigations of child abuse; • Monitor the progress of the youth, and share information regarding the youth as required throughout the investigation, assessment and treatment of the youth and his/her family; and, • Provide emotional support to the youth. Police Municipal police services and the RCMP are primarily responsible for public safety and have a responsibility to: • Receive reports of a child in need of protection and potential offences against a child; • Investigate alleged criminal acts; • Lay criminal charges; • Provide an emergency response to children in need of protection; and, • Provide crime prevention and victim services. Saskatchewan Health and Health Professionals The role of health professionals, including medical professionals, medical social workers, mental health professionals and public health nurses is to: • Report suspected cases of child abuse in accordance with The Child and Family Services Act • Cooperate with police by providing information on the criminal abuse of children; • Provide assistance and support to child abuse investigations; • Provide physical and mental health assessments of children who have been or are suspected of having been abused; • Provide support to the abused child and family during and after the child abuse investigation; • Provide physical and mental health treatment and consultation to alleged victims and perpetrators of child abuse and their families; and, • Monitor progress of child abuse victims and perpetrators. Schools and Education Professionals The role of school personnel, including teachers, Source: Government of Saskatchewan Justice and Attorney General http:www.justice.gov.sk.ca continued... ...Provincial Child Abuse Protocol 2006 continued.
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