Child-safe environments: Reporting abuse & neglect

Course description

This training program is deisnged to meet all the training requirements within the South Australian context for notification of child abuse and neglect consistent with the Children's Protection Act 1993.

The CSE Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect program will assist individuals and agencies to meet their legal and ethical obligations for notification of abuse and neglect of children.  In particular the training covers:

• The attitudes and values participants have and the impact of these when considering whether behaviour is abusive and/or neglectful
• The definitions and context for what constitutes abuse and neglect of children
• A child-focused approach and the impact of this when considering the abuse and neglect of children
• The legislative context in South Australia for reporting abuse and neglect including the responsibilities and ethical obligations of individuals
• The importance of collaborative practices in responding to the abuse and neglect of children

Type of course

Workshop

Presenters

Who should attend

Any staff member who is a mandated notifier under the Children's Protection Act 1993.

What you will learn

On completing this program, participants will be:

1. Aware of how their own values, attitudes and experiences will impact on their understanding of child abuse and their responses to children who may have been abused and/or neglected.
2. Aware of the importance of maintaining a child's perspective when considering the possibility of child abuse and neglect.
3. Able to identify a range of indicators concerning child abuse and neglect.
4. Able to discuss the concept of child-safe environments and shared responsibility for the protection of children.
5. Competent in the process and procedure of reporting to the Child Abuse Report Line.
6. Fully understand their legal responsibility to notify any suspicion on reasonable grounds.

Prerequisites / assumed knowledge

None.