Child Protection Procedures - East Ayrshire Council
Child Protection Procedures - East Ayrshire Council
Child Protection Procedures - East Ayrshire Council
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CONTENTS<br />
Foreword<br />
Section 1:<br />
Definitions and Categories<br />
1.0 Definitions of Abuse<br />
1.1 Specific Definitions and Categories of Abuse<br />
1.2 Physical Injury<br />
1.3 Sexual Abuse<br />
1.4 Physical Neglect<br />
1.5 Emotional Abuse<br />
1.6 Non-Organic Failure to Thrive<br />
Section 2:<br />
Investigation of Suspected Abuse: Professional Responsibilities<br />
2.1 Professional Responsibilities in the Investigation of Suspected Abuse<br />
2.2 Professional Responsibilities on Suspicion of Abuse<br />
2.3 Social Work<br />
2.4 Police<br />
2.5 Health Service Staff<br />
2.6 General Practitioners<br />
2.7 Community Paediatrician<br />
2.8 <strong>Child</strong> and Adolescent Psychiatry /Clinical Psychology – <strong>Ayrshire</strong> Central<br />
Hospital<br />
2.9 Hospital Departments<br />
2.10 Community Nurses<br />
2.11 Community Nurse Manager/<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Protection</strong> Specialist<br />
2.12 Dental Practitioners<br />
2.13 Education Staff<br />
2.14 Community Services Department – Recreation Services<br />
2.15 Playgroups, <strong>Child</strong>minders and Private Nurseries<br />
2.16 The <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Reporter<br />
2.17 The Procurator Fiscal<br />
2.18 Housing<br />
2.19 Voluntary and Private Sector<br />
2.20 Local Community<br />
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