116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT 1

1. 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT 1

2. 118_IR_PPT_July 2013 PPT 2 Introduction to Investigative Response

3. 118_IR_PPT_July 2013 PPT 3 Introduction to Investigative Response

4. Summarize Hotline intakes/FSFN assessments. • ID & check information sources/records prior to commencement. • Use Child Maltreatment Index to define specific allegations & maltreatment types. Objectives 118_IR_PPT_July 2013 PPT 4 Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation

5. 118_IR_PPT_July 2013 PPT 5 Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation

6. 118_IR_PPT_July 2013 PPT 6 Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation

7. 118_IR_PPT_July 2013 PPT 7 Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation

8. 118_IR_PPT_July 2013 PPT 8 Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation

9. 118_IR_PPT_July 2013 PPT 9 Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation

10. 118_IR_PPT_July 2013 PPT10 Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation

11. 118_IR_PPT_July 2013 PPT11 Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation

12. 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT12 Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation

13. 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT13 Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation

14. 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT14 Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation

15. Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT15

16. Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT16

17. Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT17

18. Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT18

19. Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT19

20. Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT20

21. Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT21

22. Module 1: Preparing for the Investigation 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT22

23. PPT23

24. Module 3: The Safety Assessment 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT24

25. Module 3: The Safety Assessment 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT25

26. Module 3: The Safety Assessment 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT26

27. Module 3: The Safety Assessment 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT27

28. Module 3: The Safety Assessment 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT28

29. Module 3: The Safety Assessment 116_IR_PPT_July 2012 PPT29

30. Module Three Completing the Investigation Case Transfer Components of the Investigative Summary and Assessment Summary

31. Module 3 Learning Objectives Participants are able to: • Determine findings based upon the credible evidence to support/refute alleged maltreatments • Apply the Child Maltreatment Index for Maltreatment Finding • Define and illustrate the purpose of the risk assessment for investigation completion. • Evaluate the application of the risk assessment through case application. • Evaluate the investigation closure for appropriateness. • Assess the actions necessary for case transfer to community based  care and ongoing safety management. • Identify investigative & assessment summary components. • Describe decisions & documentation prior to closing investigation.

32. Definition of Maltreatment “Maltreatment” means a specific type of injury or harm

33. Determining Findings Credible Evidence Types of Findings

34. Determining the Finding Finding: The determination as to whether there is a preponderance of credible evidence supporting the reported harm or threat of harm for each alleged maltreatment.

35. Types of Findings Verified Findings • A preponderance of the “credible evidence” indicates that the maltreatment was the result of abuse/neglect. • Existence of reliable and relevant information makes it more likely than not that the maltreatment occurred. Not Substantiated Findings • There is credible evidence which does not meet the “preponderance” standard to support the maltreatment was due to abuse/neglect. • The evidence weighs something, but it is not indisputable, even though cross-checking has failed to produce additional information. No Indicators Findings • There is no credible evidence to support the alleged maltreatment.

36. Actuarial Risk Assessment • Does not PREDICT; only probability • A Classification System that compares characteristics of this household, based on its composition at assessment, with other households in a child welfare system with similar characteristics • Is based on a HOUSEHOLD, NOT a CHILD • (a child is not ‘at risk’) Module 8

37. Risk Assessment Safe children: provides a measure for identifying families for prevention services. Unsafe children: Risk assessment does not determine families for case management services, regardless of risk level.

38. Case Transfer

39. Case Transfer Sufficiency Checklist to Guide Transfer Process

40. Case Transfer Meeting Purpose and Outcomes

41. Components of the Investigative Summary and Assessment Summary

42. Conclusion Module 3