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CHCPRT011
Develop and implement a multi-agency investigation and child risk assessment strategy

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a multi-agency investigation and assessment strategy in response to an allegation of child abuse and neglect.

This unit applies to a range of child protection occupations in government and non-government organisations where assessment of children at risk is a critical part of the job role.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify appropriate strategies for investigation and assessment

1.1 Identify key agencies and personnel to be involved in investigation and assessment

1.2 Consult with each agency and individual practitioners to define roles and responsibilities

1.3 Collect and share relevant agency information

1.4 Assess and clarify range issues to be addressed in response to the child’s identified needs

1.5 Identify and respond appropriately to specific client characteristics including cultural, family and community issues

1.6 Liaise and consult with other agencies and personnel within organisation and reference appropriate interagency frameworks and protocols

1.7 Identify and assess potential risks to child, family and others

1.8 Assess and evaluate a range of intervention options according to the needs of the child and situation

2. Select and implement the strategy

2.1 Use child protection frameworks to select and agree to the strategy for the investigation

2.2 Plan and support the implementation of practical arrangements

2.3 Implement the strategy that best meets the needs of the child and secures the safety and wellbeing of the child

2.4 Facilitate and support appropriate referrals as required

2.5 Record actions for strategy implementation according to organisation and interagency framework

3. Monitor and review the strategy

3.1 Define negotiable and non-negotiable aspects of the response strategy and implement processes to ensure these are maintained and monitored

3.2 Revise strategy in response to new information and changing circumstances

3.3 Manage communication between agencies for monitoring and review of strategy during and following action

3.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of the investigation and strategy, with reference to all agencies involved

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify appropriate strategies for investigation and assessment

1.1 Identify key agencies and personnel to be involved in investigation and assessment

1.2 Consult with each agency and individual practitioners to define roles and responsibilities

1.3 Collect and share relevant agency information

1.4 Assess and clarify range issues to be addressed in response to the child’s identified needs

1.5 Identify and respond appropriately to specific client characteristics including cultural, family and community issues

1.6 Liaise and consult with other agencies and personnel within organisation and reference appropriate interagency frameworks and protocols

1.7 Identify and assess potential risks to child, family and others

1.8 Assess and evaluate a range of intervention options according to the needs of the child and situation

2. Select and implement the strategy

2.1 Use child protection frameworks to select and agree to the strategy for the investigation

2.2 Plan and support the implementation of practical arrangements

2.3 Implement the strategy that best meets the needs of the child and secures the safety and wellbeing of the child

2.4 Facilitate and support appropriate referrals as required

2.5 Record actions for strategy implementation according to organisation and interagency framework

3. Monitor and review the strategy

3.1 Define negotiable and non-negotiable aspects of the response strategy and implement processes to ensure these are maintained and monitored

3.2 Revise strategy in response to new information and changing circumstances

3.3 Manage communication between agencies for monitoring and review of strategy during and following action

3.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of the investigation and strategy, with reference to all agencies involved

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Identify key agencies and personnel to be involved in investigation and assessment 
Consult with each agency and individual practitioners to define roles and responsibilities 
Collect and share relevant agency information 
Assess and clarify range issues to be addressed in response to the child’s identified needs 
Identify and respond appropriately to specific client characteristics including cultural, family and community issues 
Liaise and consult with other agencies and personnel within organisation and reference appropriate interagency frameworks and protocols 
Identify and assess potential risks to child, family and others 
Assess and evaluate a range of intervention options according to the needs of the child and situation 
Use child protection frameworks to select and agree to the strategy for the investigation 
Plan and support the implementation of practical arrangements 
Implement the strategy that best meets the needs of the child and secures the safety and wellbeing of the child 
Facilitate and support appropriate referrals as required 
Record actions for strategy implementation according to organisation and interagency framework 
Define negotiable and non-negotiable aspects of the response strategy and implement processes to ensure these are maintained and monitored 
Revise strategy in response to new information and changing circumstances 
Manage communication between agencies for monitoring and review of strategy during and following action 
Evaluate the effectiveness of the investigation and strategy, with reference to all agencies involved 

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