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

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

Schools

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

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

⬣ Identify ▲ Report ⯀ Support ⬤ Refer

Start at identify before following the remaining actions.

The steps you take depend on the source of abuse. If you identify any allegation, complaint, disclosure or concern of abuse, you must continue to report.

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