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Questions about reporting child abuse |
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A report is information provided to DoCS by any person who suspects there are current concerns for a child (under 16 years) or young person (age 16 to 17 years) due to risk of harm from abuse or neglect. |
| Subject : |
Child abuse |
| Author : |
NSW Department of Community Services |
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| Web Page : |
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/html/child_protect/questions. htm
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| Title : |
What is child abuse? |
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There are different forms of child abuse. These include neglect, sexual, physical and emotional abuse. |
| Subject : |
Child abuse |
| Author : |
NSW Department of Community Services |
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http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/html/child_protect/abuse.htm
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| Title : |
A new family law system - dealing with family violence and child abuse |
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Family violence and child abuse cannot be tolerated under any circumstances. While State and Territory laws may be relevant in many cases, the family law system also has an important role to play in preventing and dealing with cases of family violence and child abuse. |
| Subject : |
Child abuse, Domestic violence, Family law, Family law - Children |
| Author : |
Commonwealth Attorney General's Department |
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| Web Page : |
http://www.ag.gov.au/agd/WWW/rwpattach.nsf/VAP/( 93C446DBC14FB8146219B06F1D49FA6B)~FactSheet_10.pdf/$file/FactSheet_10.pdf
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| Title : |
Child Protection is everyone's business |
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Child abuse and neglect can have serious effects on children and can shape their later life experiences |
| Subject : |
Child abuse, Children & young people |
| Author : |
NSW Commission for Children and Young People |
| Date Modified : |
16/7/04 |
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http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au/info/1023240040_26970.html
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| Title : |
For mandatory reporters |
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Certain groups of people are required by law to report to DoCS if they suspect (using their professional judgment and training), on reasonable grounds, that a child or young person is at risk of harm. |
| Subject : |
Child abuse |
| Author : |
NSW Department of Community Services |
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http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/html/child_protect/mandatory. htm
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| Title : |
Child Protection and Sex Crimes Squad |
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Whilst all police have a role in protection of children, clear areas of responsibility have been established for the investigation of child abuse matters. The Child Protection and Sex Crimes Squad was established to ensure the provision of a specialist child protection service across NSW. These services are offered in partnership with the Department of Community Services (DoCS) and the Department of Health. |
| Subject : |
Child abuse, Children & young people |
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NSW Police |
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| Web Page : |
http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/community_issues/children
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| Title : |
What if a report is made about me or a child in my care? |
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Parents and carers are responsible for the safety and welfare of children in their care. Where this does not occur, or is not possible, DoCS becomes responsible for ensuring that children and young people are safe from abuse and neglect. |
| Subject : |
Child abuse |
| Author : |
NSW Department of Community Services |
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| Web Page : |
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/html/child_protect/report_me. htm
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| Title : |
Child sexual assault |
| Description : |
Child sexual abuse occurs when an adult, or someone bigger than the child, uses his or her authority or power over the child, or takes advantage of the child’s trust and respect, to involve the child in sexual activity. |
| Subject : |
Child abuse |
| Author : |
NSW Commission for Children & Young People |
| Date Modified : |
16/07/2004c |
| Web Page : |
http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au/uploads/documents/factsheet6.pdf
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| Title : |
Protecting Children |
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Protecting children and young people from harm is everyone's business. Children and young people will only be protected from abuse and neglect if responsible adults take action on their behalf. |
| Subject : |
Child abuse, Children & young people, Childrens Court, Childrens rights, Domestic violence, Family law - Children |
| Author : |
NSW Department of Community Services |
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| Web Page : |
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/html/child_protect/ child_protection.htm
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| Title : |
How do I report suspected abuse or neglect? |
| Description : |
Anyone who suspects, on reasonable grounds, that a child or young person is at risk of being neglected or physically, sexually or emotionally abused, should report it to DoCS. |
| Subject : |
Child support |
| Author : |
NSW Department of Community Services |
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| Web Page : |
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/html/child_protect/ how_report.htm
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