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What is child abuse?

 

  • Physical Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
  • Physical Neglect
  • Emotional Maltreatment
  • Exposure to Domestic Violence or Severe Domestic disharmony
  • Failure to provide essestial medical treatment
Duty to Report
  • Anyone having reasonable suspicion that a child’s physical or mental health or welfare has been, or may be, impacted by abuse or neglect has a legal duty to report such information immediately to a local First Nation Child and Family Services Agency, Ministry of Social Services Child Protection Office or Police.
  • Even if you believe someone else is reporting the situation, you still have a duty to report.
  • The Duty to Report overrides professional confidentiality codes where there is a reason to believe that a child may be abused or neglected.
  • Failure to report or reluctance to share appropriate information can contribute to continued abuse and even death of a child.
  • Failure to report child abuse or neglect may result in professional or legal consequences. There are no legal consequences for a report made in good faith.
  • If a child discloses abuse to you, do not ask leading questions or insert information. The circumtances must be conveyed in the child’s own words.
What to Report

  • Your report should include:

    • Your name, telephone number and relationship to the child (This information remains confidential, and may be provided anonymously; unless your testimony is required in a court proceeding
    • Your immediate concerns about the child’s safety
    • The child’s location
    • The child’s name
    • The child’s age and gender
    • Information about the situation including your observations or disclosures made to you
    • Information about the family, caregivers and alleged abuser
    • Other children who may be at risk because of the situation
    • Any other relevant information
  • Even if you believe someone else is reporting the situation, you still have a duty to report.
  • The Duty to Report overrides professional confidentiality codes where there is a reason to believe that a child may be abused or neglected.
  • Failure to report or reluctance to share appropriate information can contribute to continued abuse and even death of a child.
  • Failure to report child abuse or neglect may result in professional or legal consequences. There are no legal consequences for a report made in good faith.
  • If a child discloses abuse to you, do not ask leading questions or insert information. The circumtances must be conveyed in the child’s own words.
What happens next?
  • After the report is made, a child protection worker and/or police will decide what steps to take to assess and respond to the allegations.
  • Other professionals play a critical role in assisting with the investigation, supporting the child during and after the investigation, and providing follow up services.
  • For more information please refer to the Saskatchewan Child Abuse Protocol 2014 Download PDF
Who do you call?

YTCCFS Inc. Intake Line at: 306-782-8838

Your Local Ministry of Social Services Child Protection Line or Your Local Police or After hours on Call Phones North & File Hills Areas: 306-641-5171,Valley & South Areas: 306-621-2569