HSSW 504: Juvenile Justice and Child Protection - Case Studies Analysis

HSSW 504 JUVENILE JUSTICE AND
CHILD PROTECTION
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Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Question 1........................................................................................................................................4
Issue.............................................................................................................................................4
Rule..............................................................................................................................................5
Analysis........................................................................................................................................6
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................8
Question 2........................................................................................................................................9
Issue.............................................................................................................................................9
Rule............................................................................................................................................10
Analysis......................................................................................................................................11
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................12
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................13
References......................................................................................................................................14
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Introduction
The assignment describes the provision of Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection
Act) 1998, and the assignment includes two different case studies based on the harmful activities
caused and suffered by the children. In the First case, Mary is suffering from Down syndrome,
and her family is not concern about the safety and well being of the child. The complaint is made
by the neighbor and professional healthcare person to the Department of community and
healthcare services. The description is made in the form of DECIDE Model for ethical decision-
making process for the safety of children. Apart from that, the second question is based on the
provision of Section 9 of Care and Protection Act 1998and the related legislative principles of
the Act describes that, the legal and administrative department are accountable for the protection
and well being and safety of the children from harm along with the parents, siblings, family and
friends.
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Question 1
Issue
Sophie and her husband Ron are working professionals. They have two children – Rachel and
Mary. Mary has a down syndrome and therefore requires special medical attention. She is also
given visits and assistance from an NGO which specializes in assisting families for taking care of
children. The children are left at home alone and sometimes they are left alone even at nights.
The Department of Family and Community Services received many complaints with reference to
well-being and safety of Rachel and Mary. A neighbour reported that the children are left alone
at home sometimes at nights. A healthcare professional reported that he has found Mary in soiled
nappies continually and even after several discussions, Sophie has taken no action. Sophie
herself disclosed to the professional that some nights ago, Ron came house drunk and threatened
the children. In given case, there is risk of harm to children and therefore they require attention
and care.
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