Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable People Handbook

REASONABLE GROUNDS FOR NOTIFICATION • A child tells you that they have been physically or sexually abused • Someone else, tells you the child has been physically or sexually abused • Physical signs of physical or sexual abuse are observed • A child displays other behaviours and there is no other satisfactory explanation • A child tells you they have been exposed to family violence.

CHILD ABUSE REPORTING FLOWCHART:

CALL FAMILIES SA CHILD ABUSE REPORT LINE (CARL) Immediately report to CARL Phone: 13 14 78 or online

THE ALLEGATION IS AGAINST A ST JOHN SA MEMBER

THE ALLEGATION IS NOT AGAINST A ST JOHN SA MEMBER

CONTACT THE CVPO OFFICER IMMEDIATELY

Complete the Suspected Abuse Form and submit to CEO or Commissioner and cc the CVPO Officer.

THE PERSON SUSPECTED OF ABUSE IS SUSPENDED PENDING AN

THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER & GENERAL MANAGER PEOPLE & PROGRAMS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING (IN CONSULTATION WITH CVPO OFFICER AND FAMILIES SA): • Management of the case file and actions • Overseeing the investigation process • Support for the alleged victim • Support for the reporter and alleged offender (when a member) • Communication and support to family members.

NOTIFICATION REPORTED Communication with Families SA Report made to SAPOL.

INVESTIGATION • Report made to SAPOL • In consultation with Families SA an internal investigation will

be instigated, but not so as to interfere with SAPOL investigation.

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