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Respond to child abuse by an adult engaged by an independent 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 order is flexible, and depends on the source of abuse.

You can:

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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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