Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū
Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū Va'aifetū is a practical guide for integrating Pacific cultures into practice in pursuit of best outcomes for children of Pacific descent. What is
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Practice note: Section 78 custody orders for unborn and newborn pēpi (May 2022)
Occurs on: Practice notes
Applying the safety and risk screen and working with the CPRP.
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SACs, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)
Occurs on: SACS, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)
Fact sheet for the SKS screens.
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Substances and choices scale – a clinician guide
Occurs on: SACS, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)
Using and interpreting the substances and choices scale.
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Allegations of harm – outcome report template
Occurs on: Allegations of harm (ill-treatment, abuse, neglect or deprivation) of tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody
Designed to help with the structure of the outcome report for allegations of harm by caregivers.
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Child Protection Protocol: joint operating procedures
Occurs on: Child Protection Protocol (CPP), Specialist child interviews
How Police and Oranga Tamariki work together when a report of concern of potential harm be a criminal offence.
Care
Supporting rangatahi to develop their life skills
Identifying and building life skills is critical for ensuring rangatahi are ready to transition into their adult lives before they leave care or custody.
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Police and Oranga Tamariki section 48 flowchart
Occurs on: Unaccompanied tamariki and rangatahi – section 48
Process for unaccompanied tamariki and rangatahi.
Adoption
Other options for expectant parents considering adoption
We support expectant parents to make a fully informed decision about adoption by exploring other options and encouraging expectant parents to consider the long-term needs of te tamaiti.
Care
Tamariki All About Me plan — child-friendly version
The Tamariki All About Me Plan describes how the needs of tamariki and rangatahi in care will be supported, as set out in the All About Me Plan, in a form appropriate to te tamaiti or rangatahi.