Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers 103 Provincial Child Abuse Protocol 2006 investigation, treatment and follow-up of child abuse.In particular, the Local Function Statements will identify the persons or agency to be contacted and the steps to be taken to investigate reports of abuse and neglect. The Local Function Statements should consider all of the following areas when developing local responses: (a) Reporting and investigating child abuse; (b) Involvement of schools and agencies that work with children; (c) Guidelines for conducting interviews with children; (d) Interviewing children and youth with disabilities and conditions affecting communication; and, (e) Videorecording of children’s evidence; and, information sharing. Local Function Statements are to be approved by the person in charge of the regional or head office of the participating departments and agencies. Once they are approved, ongoing evaluations of these procedures should commence. Sharing Information While it is recognized that children, youth and families have the right to privacy, there are instances when information must be shared to ensure their well-being. The law requires that child abuse situations be reported to Community Resources, First Nations Child and Family Services Agencies or a police officer. In cases of suspected child abuse and neglect, the child’s or youth’s right to safety is primary. Sharing of information among the professionals involved is essential to maximize satisfactory outcomes during an investigation, assessment, treatment and follow-up of a child abuse case. Information is shared within an ethic of trust and respect and an understanding that each professional will act appropriately with the confidential information. Feedback to the professional making the child abuse report on the progress and outcomes of the investigation is critical. In many cases, this professional is responsible for monitoring and supporting the child during the investigation and during treatment (e.g., schools should be advised promptly if a child has been apprehended and of the plan for the child). Guidelines and procedures for sharing information at the various stages of the investigation, assessment, treatment, and follow-up must be developed by the Local Child Abuse Protocol Committees and should be reflected in the Local Function Statements. Note: In May 1997, Saskatchewan Human Services Integration Forum published: Sharing Information to Improve Services for Children, Youth and Families: A Guide to the Legislation. The handbook was developed to encourage and support human service providers in the appropriate sharing of information on a “need to know” basis. The guide contains principles for sharing information, information on legislation and practice to enable information sharing on a “need to know” basis, and rules about disclosure of information. The handbook has been approved by government and meets requirements under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and The Health Information Protection Act (HIPA). The Sharing Information Handbook is available at www.Publications.gov.sk.ca. Source: Government of Saskatchewan Justice and Attorney General http:www.justice.gov.sk.ca ...Provincial Child Abuse Protocol 2006 continued. is dedicated to assisting high-profile, non-profit organizations with professional marketing and fundraising services. Our reputation for excellence in providing conscientious, professional tele-services campaign management reflects the skills and experience of a dedicated team of professionals. The on-going successful presentation of unique Family Entertainment Special Events, and the publication of highly-acclaimed Community Awareness Guides will continue to raise the public profiles of our many valued clients and generate essential funding for their operations. Professional Tele-Services Management www.fenety.com Fenety Marketing
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