Appendix Two

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY APPENDIX 2 PROCEDURE FOLLOWING A REPORTED CASE OF ABUSE The process of professional involvement in cases of child sexual abuse will usually following the following course: 1 A strategy discussion involving Social Services, Police Child Protection Team, other significant professionals and the person suspecting abuse or to whom the child has talked. 2 A decision will be taken as to whether further investigation is warranted. 3 If so, the investigation may include:
	• An informal talk with the child • A formal police/social services video recorded interview • A medical investigation • A preliminary family assessment.
4 If there is sufficient concern, a Child Protection Conference will be held to decide the best way to protect the child and help the family. There may be criminal prosecution of the abuser.