At all times actions
Respond to an emergency
How to respond to an emergency or critical incident involving a student who has experienced abuse.
Adapt to changing circumstances
How to follow the 4 Critical Actions to respond to changing circumstances.
Document your actions
How school staff should keep records related to incidents, disclosures and allegations of child abuse. This applies to government and non-government schools.
Understanding child abuse
Types of child abuse and what to look for
Definitions and signs of each type of child abuse.
Crimes against children and young people
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
This page helps school staff 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. This applies to all schools – government and non-government.
Preserving evidence
This page outlines 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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