INVESTIGATION OF SEXUAL OFFENSES AGAINST CHILDREN Sample Clauses

INVESTIGATION OF SEXUAL OFFENSES AGAINST CHILDREN. A. ROLE OF DCYF 1. Child Protective Services (CPS) a) The goal of DCYF/CPS is to protect children from child abuse and/or neglect (CA/N) while preserving the family’s integrity and cultural and ethnic identity to the maximum extent possible, consistent with the safety and permanency needs of the children. DCYF/CPS is a program available in all geographic areas of the State of Washington on a 24-hour basis. For more information about DCYF/CPS and their policies and procedures, go to: xxxx.xx.xxx/xxxxxxxx/xxxxxx-xxxx-xxxxx. b) The purposes of DCYF/CPS are to: • Receive, assess, and investigate referrals from the community alleging child abuse/neglect • Assess the safety of all children throughout the life of a case using the Child Safety Framework tools • Determine the existence of child abuse/neglect • Prevent or remedy child abuse/neglect in the shortest reasonable time • Prevent or reduce the need for out-of-home placement 2. Licensing Division (LD) – Child Protective Services a) LD/CPS investigations of CA/N in DCYF licensed, certified, and state-operated care facilities for children (childcare, xxxxxx care, group care, hospitals, in-patient mental health treatment facilities, and institutional care) have five main goals: • Ensure immediate safety of alleged child victims and other children determined in the course of an investigation to be at riskInvestigate allegations of CA/N and make determinations regarding the existence of child abuse and neglect • Assess whether the child in question or other children in the setting under investigation have been abused or neglected in ways that have not been alleged • Identify risk factors within the facility which create a substantial risk of future harm to children • Ensure consistency and equity toward providers in the investigation of abuse and neglect 3. Referrals to DCYF Central Intake (0-000-000-0000) a) Information Only (No investigation): Referrals that fail to pass the DCYF/CPS sufficiency screen and do not meet the criteria for a mandatory report to law enforcement will not be investigated by either DCYF/CPS or law enforcement but will be documented by DCYF/CPS for information purposes only. b) Non-criminal Referral (Investigated by DCYF/CPS only or referred to FAR): Referrals that pass the DCYF/CPS sufficiency screen but do not fall within criteria for a mandatory report to law enforcement (e.g., non-criminal neglect) will be investigated by DCYF/CPS only or referred to Family Assessment Response (F...
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INVESTIGATION OF SEXUAL OFFENSES AGAINST CHILDREN. A. ROLE OF DCYF 1. Child Protective Services (CPS) a) The goal of DCYF/CPS is to protect children from child abuse and/or neglect (CA/N) while preserving the family’s integrity and cultural and ethnic identity to the maximum extent possible, consistent with the safety and permanency needs of the children. DCYF/CPS is a program available in all geographic areas of the State of Washington on a 24-hour basis. b) The purposes of DCYF/CPS are to: o Receive, assess, and investigate referrals from the community alleging child abuse/neglect o Assess the safety of all children throughout the life of a case through the use of the Child Safety Framework tools o Determine the existence of child abuse/neglect o Prevent or remedy child abuse/neglect in the shortest reasonable time o Prevent or reduce the need for out-of-home placement c) Safety Plan Policy o Safety of the child is the priority in making any placement decision o Safety includes psychological safety o The history of child abuse and neglect must be considered, as well as any patterns indicated in the current and previous referrals and investigations o In cases of sexual abuse by an immediate family member (regardless of age or relationship, i.e. juvenile siblings), DCYF/CPS will arrange for immediate separation of the victim and alleged perpetrator until the criminal investigation is substantially complete. If the sexual misbehavior was committed by a child under age 12, separation is optional based on an assessment by DCYF/CPS in consultation with the victim service provider. x Xxxxxx children must be removed from the xxxxxx home placement if the perpetrator remains in the home o If there is a protective parent, the preference is for the alleged perpetrator to move out of the family home o Child victims will be referred to victims service providers for clinical assessment and assignment of a legal advocate o Prior to initiating contact between the child victim and the alleged perpetrator, the social worker should consult with the victim service provider, law enforcement and others involved with the family d) The DCYF/CPS social worker shall achieve one of these service outcomes for investigations: o Closure of the case o A dependency action filed by juvenile court o A written voluntary service agreement / safety plan with the family signed by the participants. In cases where there is an identified safety threat of serious physical abuse or sexual abuse, the safety plan is to include the following elements...

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  • CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN In accordance with RCW 28A.400.330, employees, agents, and contractors of the NWESD and District are prohibited from working at a public school if they have or may have contact with children at a public school during the course of their employment and have pleaded guilty to or been convicted of the crimes identified in RCW 28A.400.322. Any failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for the District immediately terminating the contract.

  • No Felony Criminal Convictions Contractor represents that neither Contractor nor any of its employees, agents, or representatives, including any subcontractors and employees, agents, or representative of such subcontractors, have been convicted of a felony criminal offense or that if such a conviction has occurred Contractor has fully advised System Agency in writing of the facts and circumstances surrounding the convictions.

  • Criminal Convictions Grantee certifies that neither it nor any officer, director, partner or other managerial agent of Grantee has been convicted of a felony under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act of 2002, nor a Class 3 or Class 2 felony under Illinois Securities Law of 1953, or that at least five (5) years have passed since the date of the conviction. Grantee further certifies that it is not barred from receiving an Award under 30 ILCS 500/50-10.5, and acknowledges that Grantor shall declare the Agreement void if this certification is false (30 ILCS 500/50-10.5).

  • Violence Against Women The parties hereby recognize and share the concern that women uniquely face situations of violence or abuse in their personal lives that may affect their attendance or performance at work. A woman who is in an abusive or violent personal or domestic situation will not be subjected to discipline without giving full consideration to the facts in the case of each individual and the circumstances surrounding the incident otherwise supportive of discipline. This statement of intent is subject to a standard of good faith on the part of the Employer, the Union and the affected employees and will not be utilized by the Union or the employees to subvert the application of otherwise appropriate disciplinary measures.

  • Complaints Against Teachers Communication between the Community and the School ideally should be such that most complaints may be resolved through personal conferences at the School level. Various avenues of contact between teacher, pupil, parent, principal and other appropriate staff personnel should be pursued before using the formal procedures outlined below. The following process shall not be used when allegations involve legal or criminal violations or allegations of misconduct towards a student, such as abuse or discrimination. Such allegations shall be investigated in accordance with board policy and in conjunction with the authorities, consistent with principles of due process. 1. The Complainant shall be given a copy of this Part II, Section J and be told that there are contractual requirements for the District to follow. 2. If such conferences do not lead to understanding and resolution of problems involved, a parent may pursue further action by submitting a complaint against a teacher, which must be submitted in writing to the principal of the school. The principal shall give a copy to the teacher. Likewise, the teacher may request in writing to the principal that such a written complaint must be filed or the matter shall be considered closed. The principal shall give a copy to the parent. 3. After a written complaint is filed, if requested by the complainant or the teacher, a meeting involving the teacher, the principal, and the complainant will be arranged as soon as possible to discuss the complaint. 4. If it is not resolved at that level to the satisfaction of the Complainant, the Complainant may appeal to the Superintendent. 5. If it is still unresolved to the satisfaction of the Complainant, the Complainant may appeal to the Board of Education.

  • Covenant Against Discrimination Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class.

  • Covenant Against Gratuities The Contractor warrants that no gratuities (in the form of entertainment, gifts, or otherwise) were offered or given by the Contractor, or any agent or representative of the Contractor, to any officer or employee of the State with a view toward securing the Contract or securing favorable treatment with respect to any determinations concerning the performance of the Contract. For breach or violation of this warranty, the State shall have the right to terminate the Contract, either in whole or in part, and any loss or damage sustained by the State in procuring on the open market any items which Contractor agreed to supply shall be borne and paid for by the Contractor. The rights and remedies of the State provided in this clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or in equity.

  • CERTIFICATION PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FIREARM AND AMMUNITION INDUSTRIES (Texas law as of September 1, 2021) By submitting a proposal to this Solicitation, you certify that you agree, when it is applicable, to the following required by Texas law as of September 1, 2021: If (a) company is not a sole proprietorship; (b) company has at least ten (10) full-time employees; (c) this contract has a value of at least $100,000 that is paid wholly or partly from public funds; (d) the contract is not excepted under Tex. Gov’t Code § 2274.003 of SB 19 (87th leg.); and (e) governmental entity has determined that company is not a sole-source provider or governmental entity has not received any bids from a company that is able to provide this written verification, the following certification shall apply; otherwise, this certification is not required. Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ch. 2274 of SB 19 (87th session), the company hereby certifies and verifies that the company, or association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability company, including a wholly owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary parent company, or affiliate of these entities or associations, that exists to make a profit, does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association and will not discriminate during the term of this contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. For purposes of this contract, “discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association” shall mean, with respect to the entity or association, to: “ (1) refuse to engage in the trade of any goods or services with the entity or association based solely on its status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association; (2) refrain from continuing an existing business relationship with the entity or association based solely on its status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association; or (3) terminate an existing business relationship with the entity or association based solely on its status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association. See Tex. Gov’t Code § 2274.001(3) of SB 19. “Discrimination against a firearm entity or firearm trade association” does not include: “ (1) the established policies of a merchant, retail seller, or platform that restrict or prohibit the listing or selling of ammunition, firearms, or firearm accessories; and (2) a company’s refusal to engage in the trade of any goods or services, decision to refrain from continuing an existing business relationship, or decision to terminate an existing business relationship to comply with federal, state, or local law, policy, or regulations or a directive by a regulatory agency, or for any traditional business reason that is specific to the customer or potential customer and not based solely on an entity’s or association’s status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association.” See Tex. Gov’t Code § 2274.001(3) of SB 19.

  • Entities that Discriminate Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries In accordance with Senate Bill 19, Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., pursuant to Section 2274.002 of the Texas Government Code (relating to prohibition on contracts with companies that discriminate against firearm and ammunition industries), Contractor verifies that: (1) it does not, and will not for the duration of the Contract, have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association or (2) the verification required by Section 2274.002 of the Texas Government Code does not apply to the Contract. If circumstances relevant to this provision change during the course of the Contract, Contractor shall promptly notify System Agency.

  • SAFEGUARD AGAINST FRAUD 11.1 The Supplier shall take all reasonable steps, in accordance with Good Industry Practice, to prevent any fraudulent activity (including Fraud) by the Supplier and the Supplier’s Staff (which for the purposes of this Clause 11 (Safeguard Against Fraud) shall include its shareholders holding in excess of the fifty (50) percent of the entire issued share capital of the Supplier and directors). 11.2 The Supplier shall notify the Authority immediately if it has reason to suspect that any Fraud has occurred, is occurring or is likely to occur save where complying with this provision would cause the Supplier or its employees to commit an offence under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 or the Terrorism Act 2000. 11.3 If the Supplier or the Supplier’s Staff commits Fraud in relation to this Framework Agreement, a Call-Off Contract or any other contract with the Crown (including the Authority), the Authority may: 11.3.1 terminate this Framework Agreement with immediate effect by giving the Supplier notice in writing, and recover from the Supplier the amount of any loss suffered by the Authority resulting from such termination, including the cost reasonably incurred by the Authority of making other arrangements for the supply of the Services and any additional expenditure incurred by the Authority throughout the remainder of the Term; or 11.3.2 recover in full from the Supplier and the Supplier shall on demand indemnify in full and hold the Authority harmless from and against any other loss sustained by the Authority in consequence of any breach of this Clause 11 (Safeguard Against Fraud).

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