Intake, Practice tools
Reports of concern about sexualised behaviour
How to decide on a response to a report of concern involving sexual behaviour of tamariki or rangatahi.
— download (PDF 204 KB)
Gateway assessment flowchart
Occurs on: Gateway assessments
A summary of the gateway process.
Intake, Practice tools
Overview of the intake decision response tool
We use the intake decision response tool (DRT) to decide on the appropriate report of concern response pathway when we receive information or concerns for tamariki or rangatahi, including those in care or custody.
Care
After the caregiver review
After conducting a caregiver review, put the information gathered into a written report and make a recommendation.
Policy
Allegations of harm towards rangatahi aged 18 and above by transition caregivers
When there is an allegation of harm (abuse or neglect), we work closely with rangatahi aged 18 and over, transition caregivers and the Police to share information and provide support and advice to rangatahi and transition 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.
— download (DOCX 63 KB)
Self-assessment for caregivers – form
Occurs on: Assessing and approving caregivers and adoptive parents
Use this form to see how prepared a caregiver is and how we could support.
— download (DOC 50 KB)
Suicide risk assessment tool – template
Occurs on: Suicide risk tool – question prompt examples
To be completed in conjunction with the suicide risk assessment tool example prompt questions.
Assessment and planning
Mass allegation investigations
We work with Police on any allegation of abuse of 3 or more tamariki or rangatahi. We address the care or protection needs of tamariki or rangatahi with support from Police.
Care
Dealing with complaints about caregivers
A complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction or concern about conduct or care. All complaints should be taken seriously and responded to with sensitivity.