Respond to an emergency
How to respond to an emergency or critical incident involving a student.
Adapt to changing circumstances
How to adapt to changing circumstances. This is important when information or the risk to the student or family changes.
Document your actions
How school staff should keep records related to incidents, disclosures and allegations of child abuse.
Understanding child abuse
Types of child abuse and what to look for
Definitions of each type of child abuse and what to look for, including physical and behavioural signs in children.
Crimes against children
Under PROTECT, if you believe a crime against a child has been committed, you must make a report to Victoria Police. This page lists common crimes against a child.
Responding to disclosures and investigations
Responding to a disclosure
How school staff should receive and respond to a disclosure about child abuse.
Interviews with students at school
Actions schools must take when Victoria Police or Child Protection want to conduct an interview with a student at school.
Preserving evidence
How to preserve evidence and maintain the integrity of a crime scene until Victoria Police can attend.
Support for staff and students
Support and advisory services for school staff
Services that can assist school staff with advice and support when identifying and responding to child abuse.
Services, helplines and websites
Services, helplines and websites that school staff can refer students and their parents or carers to.
Supporting students with diverse needs
This page helps school staff to consider the diverse needs of students who have experienced abuse.
Wellbeing support for school staff
This page helps school staff to support their own wellbeing when dealing with matters of child abuse.
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