Explain The Factors Which Might Lead To Suspicion Of Child Abuse
Suspicion of child abuse
Task 1: P3: There are several risk factors which might lead to suspicion of child maltreatment or abuse. Professionals can understand better the risk factors being experienced by the children especially when working with them and their families.
Physical factors – physical factors include physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. This is when people harm a child by any physical actions including kicking, hitting, slapping, shaking, burning, pinching, choking, biting, shoving, throwing as well as whipping. Also some parents/care givers don’t realise that they are using a lot of force when punishing their children. Injuries in children may vary from burns, minor bruises, swellings as well as broken bones or bite marks. A most common factor of child abuse is sexual abuse. This happen when a vulnerable child is used by another person for sexual purposes. This includes:
1. Touching the child in a sexual way as well as inviting the child to touch himself/herself.
2. Vaginal, anal or oral intercourse.
3. Intimidating sexual acts, indecent gestures/communications …show more content…
or even stalking.
4. Other sexual references by words even gestures on the child’s body as well as behaviour.
5. Inviting the young child to show off their body for sexual purposes.
6. Showing material or sexual activities to the child or other ritual abuses.
Neglect is another factor which leads to child abuse and maltreatment especially when the parents/caregivers disregard a child’s basic needs to the point where the child might get harmed. Neglect also include inadequate food, shelter, health care, supervision and protected from other risks provided to the children.
Behavioural factors: Children who experience abuse can also show a lot of abnormal behaviour. They might run away from home or be scared to go home, not responding to affection or positive attention, low self-esteem for instance calling themselves bad and say they deserve to be punished, extreme aggression or withdrawal from other children, Suicidal thoughts as well as self-destructive behaviour for instance self-mutilation, a suicide attempt or extreme risk-taking.
Wider factors suggesting risk of maltreatment- these include (drug and alcohol) substances abuse by the parents/caregivers, which makes them not thinking properly if they are under substance effect and may lead them to harm/maltreat the children. Parents or caregivers with mental health problems may have previous family violence history, unsupported parents and they might also harm animals. Other risk of maltreatment may include unexplained setback from the child who was trained to do toilet properly, child stealing food from other children or from shops, poor attendance in school or difficult to pay attention. These maltreatments may be the cause of their parents having low income/education, lack of parental skills, single parenthood etc.
Task 2: p4
A) situation: in a care setting says that one of the care workers kisses him.
Response: ask a work colleague if the child has ever told them the same thing.
Inappropriate- this is inappropriate because if you ask the carer if she is really kissing the child you will be breaking the data protection act and she might be angry with the child and try to harm him.
B) Situation: at group time, a child tells his news: 'mummy went to hospital because daddy hit her '.
Response: tell the child not to make up stories as it will get him in trouble. You know and respect the family.
Inappropriate- it is inappropriate because you should listen carefully to the child about what he is saying and not judging his stories. This will help the child also as if you tell him that he is lying, he will not trust anyone next time and he will keep it for himself.
C) Situation: a child disclosure that the baby sitter is abusing her.
Response: telephone the child 's parents and tell them what the child has told you.
Inappropriate: first you have to investigate the matter because if the baby sitter is not abusing the child, you will accuse the baby sitter for nothing and she can take you to court for false accusation and also the parents can overreact for nothing.
Task 3: P5:
Strategies to support the parents and family- you have to work in partnership with the family and parents. When working closely with parents and families of children/young people a sense of respect and trust is important to be established. You may be regarded as a role model by the families/parents and may turn to you for support. After all the child will always be the centre and everyone should work hand in hand for the child 's benefit.
How to support the child - showing respect towards the child is very important in order for the child to build trust in you as well as informs you of any difficulties encountered within the child 's family. This trust can be easily destroyed if for example you say that they are lying instead of believing the child.
The child centre approach- you should always put the wellbeing of a child in the centre. Children are to be encouraged so as to develop the strategies that we enable the, to avoid further abusive situations. Children and young people also need to be guided as to how they can seek appropriate support.
Task 4: M3: Minimizing the harm to children and young people.
Art and Play Therapy
For kids, when they are playing or making arts are synonymous. In these two activities one can notice the children 's challenges at taking control of their surroundings, extending their imaginations, discovering possibilities, as well as form or discover who they really are by finding "self" as defined by their creations. This is why trained art therapists combine psychotherapy and its theories as well as involvements in the artistic development to support young children with various circumstances. Children can’t express their feelings by talking to someone like adults can do as they are still young and can also barely talk, so art and playing sessions will be the solution for children to communicate. For instance children can draw and paint pictures which enable them to be honestly and instinctively about their feelings. Some images which children draw when they are abused are fires, tornados, empty houses as well as in extreme cases drawing of coffins and R.I.P written on it. These are anything to show the thoughts and feelings of children were they are too painful to explain in words. In addition, when young children experience some kinds of trauma they often hide it in their sub consciousness, where it can emerge in later years to affect them. By means of art therapy, young children bring these concealed traumas into their drawings and this will allow therapists to support children work through trauma, also begin the recovery process.
Building self-esteem and confidence-
Self-esteem varies in the kid’s process of growing. It is regularly altered also fine-tuned, since it will be affected by youth 's experiences and new perceptions. This supports to be alert of some signs of both healthy and unhealthy self-esteem.
Young children with low self-esteem may keep back to try new things and could also speak negatively about themselves for instance saying that they are stupid, I will never learn how to do this or saying what’s the point of doing this. They may also say that nobody cares for them anyway so they show a low acceptance for frustration, give up straightforwardly or else waiting for someone to take over. They will be likely too critical of as well as being disappointed about themselves easily.
Young children with low self-esteem tend to see temporary setbacks as long-lasting, conditions which are condition to bear as well as sense of continuous gloom. This situation can expose young children to stress and mental health problems. They will be unable to face future problems and will panic as soon as they find themselves in any difficulties.
Children who are brought up with confidence in themselves are not afraid to mix with others.
Support from their parents or a care giver is important. Parents should accept their children as they are no matter what the child has done whether right or wrong. You still have to encourage them to develop their own self-esteem as well as complimenting them. If he/she had done something wrong, you need to draw his/her attention without the need to yell at them or, even worse using physical force on them. Children tend to imitate their own parents and other adults no matter if they have good or bad behavior, known as role model. If they hear someone swearing, they will do the same or if they see someone praying, they will pray. In this case children who are abused have a greater risk of becoming child abusers themselves in the future. When children build confidence when they are young, they will succeed more when they become adults.
Improving self-image- children have to develop their own image as it is important for their future. By having a positive image means they are self-confident, knowing their own limits also trusting their own abilities. Individuals with a positive image can handle themselves in some difficult situations as well as enjoy their lives. This is why children need to build their self-image and the role of the parents is to show full confidence in their children. This feeling is not inherited but it is taught by adults to children. It is formed in the child’s environment. Verbal and non-verbal signs are necessary to convey a message of confidence. Confidence from the parents gives the young children the capability to handle new tasks also actions.
Young kids learn more from themselves by trying but this will take longer and it will be messier. Confidence also patient can do a lot. When you give children the space and time to try and do something new as well as learning from their own mistakes, can help to improve their self-image. You can offer them help if they need it but be proud of them even if they don’t succeed. Children with a high self-confidence are not scared to do new experiments or learning situations. For instance if you allow the child to complete a puzzle on his/her own or other projects this will help him/her to build more confidence and improve their self-image.
D2: Task 5:
Sometimes it is difficult to identify if there is any child abuse especially if there is no physical damage but when child abuse or maltreatment is suspected or confirmed, definite responses need to be taken for the child’s safety to be at Centre as well as right policies and legislations to help in support of the abuse.
The paramountcy principles are there for the child’s welfare as it should be put first, it also states that there has to be no delay as there is the child’s future involved. It is also important that in court they will not make an order if they are not totally in the best child’s interest to do so. It is important as well in the health and social care sector as they also work with children. For instance, when it comes to education, teachers need to teach the children subjects which are useful for the child’s future. The Child needs to be given the main priority overall other problems also fast response to any maltreatment or abuse of the child.
The children act 1989 has been updated in 2004. This legislation was set to protect the child’s welfare in any situation. In the section 47 of the legislation, it is written down that if there had been a reasonable source to suspect that a young kid who is living in the area where he was found and is suffering or suspected that he is maltreated, it should be investigated immediately. It is the first stage towards responding to a child who is abused or maltreated.
When there is suspicion of abuse or a child is abused, the reason could be due to direct or indirect disclosure. For instance a child can say that he/she is being neglected or abused, this is known as directly. Indirectly is when a girl might tell someone that a friend of hers is being abused. Indirect can also be when a child is trying to hide the fact that they are abused, but they have clear indications of maltreatment and abuse. It can consist of verbal hints which appear to be about abuse/maltreatment as well as written hints such as a diary or drawings. The abuse needs to be understood, so an immediate response will be taken especially when there are physical harm indicators including bruises, cuts or broken bones. The first response to be taken as to justify is to listen carefully and attentively to what the child has to say. This response will also help the child to build trust in you and can feel free to talk to you, as they will know that you are taking them seriously. During the session with the child, the listener should put down notes and try not to miss a word being said by the child, if the listener thinks that he missed a part he/she should ask the child to stop and repeat themselves again.
This response is related to the safeguarding vulnerable groups Act (2006) legislation (2012). This legislation emphasis on the important care to be given to young children when they reveal certain information. This legislation also states that children who are suspected or are abused have to be monitored, as it regards take notes and records any indications of maltreatment or abuse. For instance monitoring a conversation where the child seems distressed.
This legislation also has the safeguarding policy for any sector in health and social care with different guidelines, yet they all say that listening to a child is very important as it will be the first indicator that the child is being abused or maltreated.
As a safeguarding policy in school says that children should have time to talk within a group, also using one to one communication as it may show their feelings. This can also be the moment when they reveal they are being abused. In the policy it is stated that every child has to be involved in any class discussions as well as asked for their feedback. The policy within the school also emphasis on listening carefully to the children and take them seriously. All health and social care sectors have policies on paying attention to what kids have to say as they are classified as one of the vulnerable groups in
society.
Another response to be taken is about confidentiality on the child maltreatment and abuse. There are many strict regulations in the health and social care sector on confidentiality but when it comes to child abuse/maltreatment is not applied. There are also legal responsibilities on how to pass certain information to another person with a higher expert. For instance if a child is taken to hospital and is being cured by a nurse and he tells her that he is being abused, she has to tell her supervisor and not deal with it herself.
Referring to this response to legislation is the data protection act (1998) as it forbids any form of data passed on to people that are not experts. This legislation safeguards all the details such as bank statements as well as where a person was born. When a child is known to be abused there has to be a breakdown of this legislation. Section 28 of national securities states that data protection principles conceal any personal data being acquired, the personal data must be kept up-to-date as well as other regulations on how an individual’s personal data is being protected.
The data protection act is exempt to a certain extent when it comes to children disclosing information about being abused or maltreated. For instance the information given to the person has to be kept within the group of people who are concerned about the child safety procedures. This is not always easy to explain to a child that this is done to protect them and the information is kept confidential. You need to explain to the child that certain people which are experts in this sector needs to know about the abuse so they can help them.
Another policy which is very closely related to this legislation is the confidentiality policy where it is an advanced breakdown of the legislation. The confidentiality policy is put in place as to offer a breakdown of the data protection act in the health and social care setting. This policy is set there to help keep certain information protected against illegal access, yet there is the excuse of this policy when a child is at a risk of being harmed. Sometimes by breaking the confidentiality policy and not keeping the data confidential is the only way a child is kept protected.
The Human Right Act is there to protect the maximum young children service area regarding child abuse/maltreatment. This Act makes it illegal for public authorities to perform in a manner which is not compatible with the rights and freedoms contained in the Act. It as well involves the Government also the courts to make sure that court decisions and new Bills are well-matched with the Act wherever is possible. These rights consist of the right to life the right from torture as well as the right to fair trial. These are all part of the response to abuse as all the processes that are formed in the settings need to be concealed all those rights and making sure that all staff are alert of how to deal with any circumstances of abuse or maltreatment.
This is also related to the human right act (1998) concerning the child’s dignity and value. This indicates that when a kid is abused or maltreated the human right act is there to help by ensuring that the essential rights of all human being’s is provided for the young children. The drawback that can be seen in the human rights act being part of a response to child abuse or maltreatment is sometimes due to being a child; the Human Right Act can be misunderstood as well as performed as however it was not made for children. Though, similar right is put on to children and adults in the human rights act.
The policy known as every child matters is a very essential part when it comes to safeguarding and support the person who have gone through an abusive as well as exposure situation. This policy takes into consideration the well-being of the child. The policy of every child matters is combines with the new legislation known as the children Act (2004).
This policy is related to the individual, following actions of the setting as it formed the multi-agency groups. This was because some health and social care settings where not following the procedures as it should be and it resulted to children’s death, for instance Vitoria Climbie. This policy of every child matters supports in experts understanding how important is to safeguard children as well as promotes guidelines and procedures so as to be followed in the best way possible.
In general when following the right procedures of the setting quickly, this is a response which refers clearly to the human rights act 1998 also the every child matter policy (2003). The human right act is there to support, help and stop any child from being abused. This is also a standard which all documents for instance procedure and policies in a school needs to be able to level up as to ensure that all children are protected for the best of their ability.
When a child abuse or maltreatment is suspected, the last response will be to report to an appropriate agency. Even if you suspect an abuse and it’s not true, you still need to let the child protection agencies know about it and keeping it confidential.
The legislation which this response, is mostly linked to child protection act (2004). This act states that children must be given the right care for their mental health, physical and emotional well-being. Response to reporting abuse is essential; this is emphasized by the child protection act so that children will be safe from harm.
All health care professionals including other individuals have the right to protect children from being abused if they see any child not in a good state mentally or physically. The policy related to this response is safeguarding children policy. This policy focuses more on how to train every staff in a health and social care setting to make sure they notice any form of abuse. For instance training staff about indicators of sexual, physical and emotional abuse will make the staff more aware. The agency of child welfare provides a lot of training on child protection and abuse.
References: Teacher’s notes- Ms. Stephanie Jones.
Task 1: P3: There are several risk factors which might lead to suspicion of child maltreatment or abuse. Professionals can understand better the risk factors being experienced by the children especially when working with them and their families.
Physical factors – physical factors include physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. This is when people harm a child by any physical actions including kicking, hitting, slapping, shaking, burning, pinching, choking, biting, shoving, throwing as well as whipping. Also some parents/care givers don’t realise that they are using a lot of force when punishing their children. Injuries in children may vary from burns, minor bruises, swellings as well as broken bones or bite marks. A most common factor of child abuse is sexual abuse. This happen when a vulnerable child is used by another person for sexual purposes. This includes:
1. Touching the child in a sexual way as well as inviting the child to touch himself/herself.
2. Vaginal, anal or oral intercourse.
3. Intimidating sexual acts, indecent gestures/communications …show more content…
or even stalking.
4. Other sexual references by words even gestures on the child’s body as well as behaviour.
5. Inviting the young child to show off their body for sexual purposes.
6. Showing material or sexual activities to the child or other ritual abuses.
Neglect is another factor which leads to child abuse and maltreatment especially when the parents/caregivers disregard a child’s basic needs to the point where the child might get harmed. Neglect also include inadequate food, shelter, health care, supervision and protected from other risks provided to the children.
Behavioural factors: Children who experience abuse can also show a lot of abnormal behaviour. They might run away from home or be scared to go home, not responding to affection or positive attention, low self-esteem for instance calling themselves bad and say they deserve to be punished, extreme aggression or withdrawal from other children, Suicidal thoughts as well as self-destructive behaviour for instance self-mutilation, a suicide attempt or extreme risk-taking.
Wider factors suggesting risk of maltreatment- these include (drug and alcohol) substances abuse by the parents/caregivers, which makes them not thinking properly if they are under substance effect and may lead them to harm/maltreat the children. Parents or caregivers with mental health problems may have previous family violence history, unsupported parents and they might also harm animals. Other risk of maltreatment may include unexplained setback from the child who was trained to do toilet properly, child stealing food from other children or from shops, poor attendance in school or difficult to pay attention. These maltreatments may be the cause of their parents having low income/education, lack of parental skills, single parenthood etc.
Task 2: p4
A) situation: in a care setting says that one of the care workers kisses him.
Response: ask a work colleague if the child has ever told them the same thing.
Inappropriate- this is inappropriate because if you ask the carer if she is really kissing the child you will be breaking the data protection act and she might be angry with the child and try to harm him.
B) Situation: at group time, a child tells his news: 'mummy went to hospital because daddy hit her '.
Response: tell the child not to make up stories as it will get him in trouble. You know and respect the family.
Inappropriate- it is inappropriate because you should listen carefully to the child about what he is saying and not judging his stories. This will help the child also as if you tell him that he is lying, he will not trust anyone next time and he will keep it for himself.
C) Situation: a child disclosure that the baby sitter is abusing her.
Response: telephone the child 's parents and tell them what the child has told you.
Inappropriate: first you have to investigate the matter because if the baby sitter is not abusing the child, you will accuse the baby sitter for nothing and she can take you to court for false accusation and also the parents can overreact for nothing.
Task 3: P5:
Strategies to support the parents and family- you have to work in partnership with the family and parents. When working closely with parents and families of children/young people a sense of respect and trust is important to be established. You may be regarded as a role model by the families/parents and may turn to you for support. After all the child will always be the centre and everyone should work hand in hand for the child 's benefit.
How to support the child - showing respect towards the child is very important in order for the child to build trust in you as well as informs you of any difficulties encountered within the child 's family. This trust can be easily destroyed if for example you say that they are lying instead of believing the child.
The child centre approach- you should always put the wellbeing of a child in the centre. Children are to be encouraged so as to develop the strategies that we enable the, to avoid further abusive situations. Children and young people also need to be guided as to how they can seek appropriate support.
Task 4: M3: Minimizing the harm to children and young people.
Art and Play Therapy
For kids, when they are playing or making arts are synonymous. In these two activities one can notice the children 's challenges at taking control of their surroundings, extending their imaginations, discovering possibilities, as well as form or discover who they really are by finding "self" as defined by their creations. This is why trained art therapists combine psychotherapy and its theories as well as involvements in the artistic development to support young children with various circumstances. Children can’t express their feelings by talking to someone like adults can do as they are still young and can also barely talk, so art and playing sessions will be the solution for children to communicate. For instance children can draw and paint pictures which enable them to be honestly and instinctively about their feelings. Some images which children draw when they are abused are fires, tornados, empty houses as well as in extreme cases drawing of coffins and R.I.P written on it. These are anything to show the thoughts and feelings of children were they are too painful to explain in words. In addition, when young children experience some kinds of trauma they often hide it in their sub consciousness, where it can emerge in later years to affect them. By means of art therapy, young children bring these concealed traumas into their drawings and this will allow therapists to support children work through trauma, also begin the recovery process.
Building self-esteem and confidence-
Self-esteem varies in the kid’s process of growing. It is regularly altered also fine-tuned, since it will be affected by youth 's experiences and new perceptions. This supports to be alert of some signs of both healthy and unhealthy self-esteem.
Young children with low self-esteem may keep back to try new things and could also speak negatively about themselves for instance saying that they are stupid, I will never learn how to do this or saying what’s the point of doing this. They may also say that nobody cares for them anyway so they show a low acceptance for frustration, give up straightforwardly or else waiting for someone to take over. They will be likely too critical of as well as being disappointed about themselves easily.
Young children with low self-esteem tend to see temporary setbacks as long-lasting, conditions which are condition to bear as well as sense of continuous gloom. This situation can expose young children to stress and mental health problems. They will be unable to face future problems and will panic as soon as they find themselves in any difficulties.
Children who are brought up with confidence in themselves are not afraid to mix with others.
Support from their parents or a care giver is important. Parents should accept their children as they are no matter what the child has done whether right or wrong. You still have to encourage them to develop their own self-esteem as well as complimenting them. If he/she had done something wrong, you need to draw his/her attention without the need to yell at them or, even worse using physical force on them. Children tend to imitate their own parents and other adults no matter if they have good or bad behavior, known as role model. If they hear someone swearing, they will do the same or if they see someone praying, they will pray. In this case children who are abused have a greater risk of becoming child abusers themselves in the future. When children build confidence when they are young, they will succeed more when they become adults.
Improving self-image- children have to develop their own image as it is important for their future. By having a positive image means they are self-confident, knowing their own limits also trusting their own abilities. Individuals with a positive image can handle themselves in some difficult situations as well as enjoy their lives. This is why children need to build their self-image and the role of the parents is to show full confidence in their children. This feeling is not inherited but it is taught by adults to children. It is formed in the child’s environment. Verbal and non-verbal signs are necessary to convey a message of confidence. Confidence from the parents gives the young children the capability to handle new tasks also actions.
Young kids learn more from themselves by trying but this will take longer and it will be messier. Confidence also patient can do a lot. When you give children the space and time to try and do something new as well as learning from their own mistakes, can help to improve their self-image. You can offer them help if they need it but be proud of them even if they don’t succeed. Children with a high self-confidence are not scared to do new experiments or learning situations. For instance if you allow the child to complete a puzzle on his/her own or other projects this will help him/her to build more confidence and improve their self-image.
D2: Task 5:
Sometimes it is difficult to identify if there is any child abuse especially if there is no physical damage but when child abuse or maltreatment is suspected or confirmed, definite responses need to be taken for the child’s safety to be at Centre as well as right policies and legislations to help in support of the abuse.
The paramountcy principles are there for the child’s welfare as it should be put first, it also states that there has to be no delay as there is the child’s future involved. It is also important that in court they will not make an order if they are not totally in the best child’s interest to do so. It is important as well in the health and social care sector as they also work with children. For instance, when it comes to education, teachers need to teach the children subjects which are useful for the child’s future. The Child needs to be given the main priority overall other problems also fast response to any maltreatment or abuse of the child.
The children act 1989 has been updated in 2004. This legislation was set to protect the child’s welfare in any situation. In the section 47 of the legislation, it is written down that if there had been a reasonable source to suspect that a young kid who is living in the area where he was found and is suffering or suspected that he is maltreated, it should be investigated immediately. It is the first stage towards responding to a child who is abused or maltreated.
When there is suspicion of abuse or a child is abused, the reason could be due to direct or indirect disclosure. For instance a child can say that he/she is being neglected or abused, this is known as directly. Indirectly is when a girl might tell someone that a friend of hers is being abused. Indirect can also be when a child is trying to hide the fact that they are abused, but they have clear indications of maltreatment and abuse. It can consist of verbal hints which appear to be about abuse/maltreatment as well as written hints such as a diary or drawings. The abuse needs to be understood, so an immediate response will be taken especially when there are physical harm indicators including bruises, cuts or broken bones. The first response to be taken as to justify is to listen carefully and attentively to what the child has to say. This response will also help the child to build trust in you and can feel free to talk to you, as they will know that you are taking them seriously. During the session with the child, the listener should put down notes and try not to miss a word being said by the child, if the listener thinks that he missed a part he/she should ask the child to stop and repeat themselves again.
This response is related to the safeguarding vulnerable groups Act (2006) legislation (2012). This legislation emphasis on the important care to be given to young children when they reveal certain information. This legislation also states that children who are suspected or are abused have to be monitored, as it regards take notes and records any indications of maltreatment or abuse. For instance monitoring a conversation where the child seems distressed.
This legislation also has the safeguarding policy for any sector in health and social care with different guidelines, yet they all say that listening to a child is very important as it will be the first indicator that the child is being abused or maltreated.
As a safeguarding policy in school says that children should have time to talk within a group, also using one to one communication as it may show their feelings. This can also be the moment when they reveal they are being abused. In the policy it is stated that every child has to be involved in any class discussions as well as asked for their feedback. The policy within the school also emphasis on listening carefully to the children and take them seriously. All health and social care sectors have policies on paying attention to what kids have to say as they are classified as one of the vulnerable groups in
society.
Another response to be taken is about confidentiality on the child maltreatment and abuse. There are many strict regulations in the health and social care sector on confidentiality but when it comes to child abuse/maltreatment is not applied. There are also legal responsibilities on how to pass certain information to another person with a higher expert. For instance if a child is taken to hospital and is being cured by a nurse and he tells her that he is being abused, she has to tell her supervisor and not deal with it herself.
Referring to this response to legislation is the data protection act (1998) as it forbids any form of data passed on to people that are not experts. This legislation safeguards all the details such as bank statements as well as where a person was born. When a child is known to be abused there has to be a breakdown of this legislation. Section 28 of national securities states that data protection principles conceal any personal data being acquired, the personal data must be kept up-to-date as well as other regulations on how an individual’s personal data is being protected.
The data protection act is exempt to a certain extent when it comes to children disclosing information about being abused or maltreated. For instance the information given to the person has to be kept within the group of people who are concerned about the child safety procedures. This is not always easy to explain to a child that this is done to protect them and the information is kept confidential. You need to explain to the child that certain people which are experts in this sector needs to know about the abuse so they can help them.
Another policy which is very closely related to this legislation is the confidentiality policy where it is an advanced breakdown of the legislation. The confidentiality policy is put in place as to offer a breakdown of the data protection act in the health and social care setting. This policy is set there to help keep certain information protected against illegal access, yet there is the excuse of this policy when a child is at a risk of being harmed. Sometimes by breaking the confidentiality policy and not keeping the data confidential is the only way a child is kept protected.
The Human Right Act is there to protect the maximum young children service area regarding child abuse/maltreatment. This Act makes it illegal for public authorities to perform in a manner which is not compatible with the rights and freedoms contained in the Act. It as well involves the Government also the courts to make sure that court decisions and new Bills are well-matched with the Act wherever is possible. These rights consist of the right to life the right from torture as well as the right to fair trial. These are all part of the response to abuse as all the processes that are formed in the settings need to be concealed all those rights and making sure that all staff are alert of how to deal with any circumstances of abuse or maltreatment.
This is also related to the human right act (1998) concerning the child’s dignity and value. This indicates that when a kid is abused or maltreated the human right act is there to help by ensuring that the essential rights of all human being’s is provided for the young children. The drawback that can be seen in the human rights act being part of a response to child abuse or maltreatment is sometimes due to being a child; the Human Right Act can be misunderstood as well as performed as however it was not made for children. Though, similar right is put on to children and adults in the human rights act.
The policy known as every child matters is a very essential part when it comes to safeguarding and support the person who have gone through an abusive as well as exposure situation. This policy takes into consideration the well-being of the child. The policy of every child matters is combines with the new legislation known as the children Act (2004).
This policy is related to the individual, following actions of the setting as it formed the multi-agency groups. This was because some health and social care settings where not following the procedures as it should be and it resulted to children’s death, for instance Vitoria Climbie. This policy of every child matters supports in experts understanding how important is to safeguard children as well as promotes guidelines and procedures so as to be followed in the best way possible.
In general when following the right procedures of the setting quickly, this is a response which refers clearly to the human rights act 1998 also the every child matter policy (2003). The human right act is there to support, help and stop any child from being abused. This is also a standard which all documents for instance procedure and policies in a school needs to be able to level up as to ensure that all children are protected for the best of their ability.
When a child abuse or maltreatment is suspected, the last response will be to report to an appropriate agency. Even if you suspect an abuse and it’s not true, you still need to let the child protection agencies know about it and keeping it confidential.
The legislation which this response, is mostly linked to child protection act (2004). This act states that children must be given the right care for their mental health, physical and emotional well-being. Response to reporting abuse is essential; this is emphasized by the child protection act so that children will be safe from harm.
All health care professionals including other individuals have the right to protect children from being abused if they see any child not in a good state mentally or physically. The policy related to this response is safeguarding children policy. This policy focuses more on how to train every staff in a health and social care setting to make sure they notice any form of abuse. For instance training staff about indicators of sexual, physical and emotional abuse will make the staff more aware. The agency of child welfare provides a lot of training on child protection and abuse.
References: Teacher’s notes- Ms. Stephanie Jones.