Practice tools

The Tuituia framework and tools

The Tuituia framework and domains

An overview of how to use the Tuituia framework and information on each of the domains and subdomains, including dynamic risk factors.

Using the Tuituia recording tool

Guidance for using the Summary of needs and strengths and Why we are involved and what we are worried about sections of the Tuituia recording tool.

Completing the Tuituia report

The Tuituia report is the written record of an assessment at a single point in time.

Dynamic risk factors

For tamariki who offend, we must explore the Tuituia subdomains that are known to be dynamic risk factors.

Intake decision response tool

Considerations when responding to information received

Use these prompts to gather and assess as much information as possible from the person reporting the concerns about te tamaiti.

Recording decision responses

We use contact records or casenotes to record decision responses.

Considerations when developing a decision response

Pathways in response to a report of concern include no further action and refer to services.

Report of concern response timeframe

When we determine a report of concern requires a statutory response, we must decide the timeframe to complete the safety and risk screen.

Report of concern response pathway

We undertake the core assessment phase for a child and family assessment or investigation.

Reports of concern about smacking

Many parents lightly smack their children to correct bad behaviour. We need to use professional judgement and common sense when we receive a report of concern about smacking, while also keeping safety in mind.

Reports of concern about sexualised behaviour

How to decide on a response to a report of concern involving sexual behaviour of tamariki or rangatahi.

Other practice and assessment tools

Safety and risk screen

The safety and risk screen identifies if there are concerns that warrant immediate action by Oranga Tamariki to secure the safety of te tamaiti.

Child/young person and family consult

The consult aims to increase safety for te tamaiti by using the existing strengths and resources of the family/whānau to address areas of danger or harm.

SACS, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)

The SKS screens help us assess whether te tamaiti is dealing with substance abuse issues, suffering from psychological distress, or at risk of death by suicide.

Suicide risk tool — question prompt examples

This tool provides some example questions to ask a young person who might be at risk of suicide.

Gateway assessments

A gateway assessment is an interagency process that helps to clarify and identify ways to address the health and education needs of tamariki we work with.

Three Houses engagement tool

The Three Houses are a visual way to identify strengths, risks and vulnerabilities as well as the hopes and dreams of te tamaiti and their family/whānau.

Using scaling questions

Scaling questions are a valuable assessment tool. They assume that things happen on a continuum and open up room for discussion about what could be different.

Practice triggers

Use these practice triggers to guide decision-making and help with case planning.

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