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Interact with the legal system to protect children

Interact with the legal system to protect children

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPRT038
State Code
OEK02
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
03/07/2023
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to protect children and young people, and to assist children, young people and their families to negotiate the legal system.This unit applies to a range of child protection work where it is necessary to understand the differing roles and responsibilities of key legal bodies in the child protection context.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse and evaluate the legal options available to protect children and young people.
  • 1.1. Assess and evaluate the risks and benefits of legal options according to the needs of the individual child or young person and family, including diversion programs and alternatives to the courts process.
  • 1.2. Consult with agencies according to organisational policies and relevant interagency guidelines regarding legal matter for a child or young person and their family.
  • 1.3. Identify options to support child or young person’s and their family’s needs.
2. Liaise with key agencies to ensure children and young people are supported to negotiate the legal system.
  • 2.1. Identify support agencies and associated referral processes for children and young people involved in the legal system.
  • 2.2. Liaise with support agencies in consultation with child or young person and their family and significant others, and other key agencies.
  • 2.3. Consult with and inform child or young person and their family of other available support systems.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG815 CHCPRT014 Interact with the legal system to protect children Unit of competency