DECISION- MAKING HOW TO USE THE PPT TEMPLATE: To insert the course code and date, choose View/Master/Slide Master from the menu bar. Change ONLY the course code and date in the master. (Whatever is put on the master slide is copied automatically to EVERY slide.) To create individual slides, return to the View/Slide mode. Three initial slides are provided, a course title slide, a module title slide and a bulleted text slide. Copy and modify these as needed, or choose Insert/New Slide from the menu bar. You can type text directly into new slides, or you can copy text from other documents into a slide. To apply the slide design, do not use the typical “paste” command. Instead, choose Edit/Paste Special/Unformatted Text when pasting. This will strip any formatting applied in the other document and allow the slide design formatting to be used. Slides are to be numbered in sequence automatically using a code in the master slide. You should not need to insert any OH numbers. PI 128_IS_DM_PPT_July 2012 PPT 1

Module 1: Assessment and Decision-Making Objectives Describe sound investigative and assessment procedures. Explain how assessment affects decision-making. Module 1: Assessment and Decision-Making PI 128_IS_DM_PPT_July 2012 PPT 2

Gather & Document Information: Current and Prior Intakes F.S. 39.301(1) Current/ prior intakes If priors w/ findings, staff w/supervisor Existing case files Prior unfounded intakes Service providers reports The module number and title appear in a box at the bottom of each slide. You will need to copy this text box to each slide. Modify the number and module title as needed. Module 1: Assessment and Decision-Making PI 128_IS_DM_PPT_July 2012 PPT 3

Gather & Document Information: Criminal History State & federal records checks Local law enforcement; including call outs to the home Dept. of Juvenile Justice Dept. of Corrections Domestic Violence Injunction Registry F.S. 39.301(10)(a)3 and F.S. 39.306 Module 1: Assessment and Decision-Making PI 128_IS_DM_PPT_July 2012 PPT 4

F.S. 39.301(7)(10)(14) Gather & Document Information: Interviewing Reporter (if known) Face-to-face Child, siblings (alone) Parents, caregivers (separately) All household members Note or photograph conditions, appearance, development FAC 65C-29-003(3)(c) Module 1: Assessment and Decision-Making PI 128_IS_DM_PPT_July 2012 PPT 5

Who else would you want to talk to Gather & Document Information: Interviewing Who else would you want to talk to Reporter (if appropriate) Collaterals (e.g. neighbors, relatives, teachers) Alleged perpetrator (when appropriate) Module 1: Assessment and Decision-Making PI 128_IS_DM_PPT_July 2012 PPT 6

What other collateral contacts would you make, and for what purpose Gather & Document Information: Other Documentation What other collateral contacts would you make, and for what purpose CPT reports, photographs, interviews F.S. 39.304(1) School records Health department records Other medical records Emergency room/medical reports Demographics/corrections in address, dob, etc. Module 1: Assessment and Decision-Making PI 128_IS_DM_PPT_July 2012 PPT 7

What must you observe in the home environment Observe & Document the Home Environment What must you observe in the home environment Living conditions (inside & out) Food, shelter, clothing adequate to meet child’s needs Safety of physical environment Child’s bedroom Place and cause of maltreatment Module 1: Assessment and Decision-Making PI 128_IS_DM_PPT_July 2012 PPT 8

Gather & Document Family Assessment Factors Attitude regarding intervention Culture and family background Parent/caregiver history of abuse Family relationships/ family dynamics/ interactions, attitude towards child Child characteristics that might increase risk Module 1: Assessment and Decision-Making PI 128_IS_DM_PPT_July 2012 PPT 9

Gather & Document Family Assessment Factors Child’s age/development Parent’s age Community & family supports Discipline & parenting techniques Stressors Substance abuse/domestic violence Ability to meet children’s needs & keep them safe Module 1: Assessment and Decision-Making PI 128_IS_DM_PPT_July 2012 PPT 10

Examine/Analyze Information to Determine Plausibility Review indicators & evidence Compare injury type to child’s age/development Can anyone corroborate parents’ explanation Look for inconsistencies Module 1: Assessment and Decision-Making PI 128_IS_DM_PPT_July 2012 PPT 11

Safety Assessment & Decision-Making Analyze & synthesize all information Follow statutes, policies and procedures Determine immediate & long-term risk to child Implement safety plan Module 1: Assessment and Decision-Making PI 128_IS_DM_PPT_July 2012 PPT 12

Determine Safety Action: Safety Assessment & Decision-Making Determine Safety Action: Remove child Leave child in the home Module 1: Assessment and Decision-Making PI 128_IS_DM_PPT_July 2012 PPT 13

Objectives Make informed decisions based upon information assessment. Module 2: Analysis of Assessment Information Objectives Make informed decisions based upon information assessment. Analyze a case using the decision-making process. Module 2: Analysis of Assessment Information PI 128_IS_DM_PPT_July 2012 PPT 14