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Respond to child abuse by an adult engaged by a Catholic school

How to respond to child abuse using the 4 Critical Actions.

Schools

Any allegation, complaint, disclosure or concern of abuse by an adult engaged by a school may be reportable conduct under Victoria’s Reportable Conduct Scheme and must be reported.

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The 4 Critical Actions explain how to identify and respond to child abuse.

⬣ Identify ▲ Report ⯀ Support ⬤ Refer

Start at identify before following the rest of the actions.

The steps you take depend on the source of abuse.

If you selected the wrong source, go to determine the source.

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Report

abuse to authorities

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Support

students through your school

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Refer

students to community services

Education & training

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At all times

Throughout the 4 Critical Actions, you must:

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