1. 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 130_IS_DM_PPT_July PPT 1

2. 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 130_IS_DM_PPT_July PPT 2

3. Gather & Document Information: Current and Prior Intakes
F.S (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 130_IS_DM_PPT_July PPT 3

4. 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 (10)(a)3 and F.S
Module 1: Assessment and Decision-Making
PI 130_IS_DM_PPT_July PPT 4

5. 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 (3)(c)
Module 1: Assessment and Decision-Making
PI 130_IS_DM_PPT_July PPT 5

6. 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 130_IS_DM_PPT_July PPT 6

7. 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 (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 130_IS_DM_PPT_July PPT 7

8. 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 130_IS_DM_PPT_July PPT 8

9. 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 130_IS_DM_PPT_July PPT 9

10. 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 130_IS_DM_PPT_July PPT 10

11. 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 130_IS_DM_PPT_July PPT 11

12. 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 130_IS_DM_PPT_July PPT 12

13. Determine Safety Action:
Safety Assessment & Decision-Making
Determine Safety Action:
Remove child
Leave child in the home
Module 1: Assessment and Decision-Making
PI 130_IS_DM_PPT_July PPT 13

14. 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 130_IS_DM_PPT_July PPT 14