Child protection: Evaluation of policies and procedures influenced by legislation and historical context. Throughout this evaluation I aim to identify the positive and negative factors that support and influence the formation and structure of our policies and procedures; surrounding safeguarding and child protection. We cannot understand current procedures for child protection unless we understand past experience and how lessons from history have informed current practice. Safeguarding has been
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of children and young people (for those working in the adult sector) 1. 1.1- For this assignment‚ I will be explaining my role in safeguarding children and young people. I am aware that I do not work with children or young people‚ however the protection and advocacy for this sector of society is‚ I believe‚ everyone’s responsibility. In 2013‚ the Government published ‘Working together to safeguard children’. Within this document‚ the term safeguarding is defined as follows Protecting children
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History of Child Protective Services Abstract The purpose of this research paper was to examine the history of child protective services and the changes made to better help families and protect children. This research will illustrate how efforts have been made to improve child protection. The research will illustrate eras of child protection until today’s foster care regulations and benefits. Research also indicates that child maltreatment continues to be a social issue that needs addressed
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Republic of the Philippines Department of Education Region IV–B MIMAROPA Division of Oriental Mindoro Naujan West District P. GARIS MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sta. Maria CHILD PROTECTION POLICY All children and young people have the right to go about their daily lives without the fear of being threatened‚ assaulted or harassed. No one should underestimate the impact that bullying can have on a person’s life. It can cause high levels of distress‚ affecting young people’s well-being‚ behavior
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The Development of Child Protection Services‚ 1066-1994: A Historical Perspective A presentation to Bedfordshire County Council Social Services Committee‚ February 1995 In the Beginning (1066-1871) A diary of significant developments in child protection from 1066 to 1994 would‚ inevitably‚ need to be a very thick one‚ as it seems a week seldom goes by without a new report or enquiry from which we have to something learn. However of the 928 years covered‚ the first 800 or so would have no
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the child protection investigation. I know that that the process of responding to concerns about children and young people is determined by law and related guidance. There are agreed steps in the sequence to protect vulnerable children or to at decisive for children who have been harmed. STEP1:Initial concern and referral STEP2: Initial inquiries and strategy STEP3: Investigation and assessment STEP4: The child protection conference STEP5: Meeting of the core group STEP6: The child protection
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sacred”. Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse. The 2007 inquiry into The Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse was prompted after a number of allegations were made relating to the sexual abuse of Aboriginal children in the Northern Territory. Also known as the Little Children are Sacred‚ the purpose of the inquiry was to investigate child sexual abuse allegations in Aboriginal communities and identify improved
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the safeguarding of children and young people. Question 1b (Weighting: 0) An explanation of child protection within the wider concept of safeguarding children and young people. Child protection is specifically about abuse but it comes under an umbrella term called safeguarding. Safeguarding are all the things that we do and the policies and procedures we have that help keep children safe. Child protection is part of the wider concept to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
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CHILD PROTECTION POLICY TEMPLATE Child Protection Policy 1.1 Introduction Everyone who participates in Cockermouth Titans ARLFC is entitled to do so in an enjoyable and safe environment. The (Organisation/Club) have a moral and legal obligation to ensure that‚ when given responsibility for young people‚ coaches and volunteers provide them with the highest possible standard of care. The (Cockermouth Titans ARLFC) is committed to
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Unit 3 1.1 Childrens Act 1989 | This act is aimed to simplify the laws protecting children and young people. This act makes clear to all who work with children what their duties are and how they should work together in even of allegations of child abuse. | This act is reflected in the policies and procedures in setting. These state detail what procedures I should follow if I suspect abuse. | Childrens Act 2004 | The death of Victora Climbie highlighted the short coming of the previous
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