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Principles and processes for child protection decision-making: Queensland’s case management framework

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 February 2016

Anne Elliott  and
Chris-Maree Sultmann
Anne Elliott*
Affiliation:
Legislation, Families Program, Dept of Families, Youth & Community Care. Tel: 07 3404 3021 Fax: 07 3224 2013 Email: aelliott@families.qld.gov.au
Chris-Maree Sultmann*
Affiliation:
Families Program, Dept of Families, Youth & Community Care. Tel: 07 3224 8030 Fax: 07 3247 5017 Email: csultman@families.qld.gov.au
*
Dept of Families, Youth & Community Care, GPO Box 806, Brisbane, Qld 4001
Dept of Families, Youth & Community Care, GPO Box 806, Brisbane, Qld 4001
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Abstract

Many welfare authorities have developed detailed systems for the management of their initial response to child abuse reports. But what happens then? Less attention has been given to frameworks for the management of cases subject to on-going statutory intervention. The Queensland framework is unique in Australia – its methodology ensures an on-going client-focused response which integrates ‘bestpractice’ standards, accountability and dynamic planning and review until the child’s needs have been met.

Type
Research Article
Information
Children Australia , Volume 23 , Issue 4 , 1998 , pp. 9 - 14
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1998

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