Child Protection WA
Children are frequently the unsuspecting targets of domestic violence. As such, we rank child protection, child safety, and child welfare as top priorities. Here at DV Sunrise, we will do all it takes to help victims of domestic abuse in Western Australia and see that it never happens again.
What is Child Protection in WA?
Child protection refers to the actions taken to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect. This includes a range of measures such as education, prevention, early intervention, and child welfare services.
There are two main responsibilities of the Department of Communities: protecting and caring for the needs of children and young people in WA and supporting families who are experiencing domestic abuse.
There are two main responsibilities of the Department of Communities: protecting and caring for the needs of children and young people in WA and supporting families who are experiencing domestic abuse.
What does the Department of Communities do for child protection in WA?
They actively work with families to create a safe environment for kids and prevent them from entering the out-of-home care system. They also support kids already in out-of-home care by teaming up with community groups and foster parents to provide a secure and stable home.
Their services cover various child safety and family support programs across the state. This includes looking into reports of child abuse, carrying out Working with Children Checks, offering fostering and adoption services, providing counseling and outreach programs, giving crisis housing, helping with homelessness, and offering emergency support services.
Their services cover various child safety and family support programs across the state. This includes looking into reports of child abuse, carrying out Working with Children Checks, offering fostering and adoption services, providing counseling and outreach programs, giving crisis housing, helping with homelessness, and offering emergency support services.
Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect
Child abuse and neglect can take many forms, and recognising them is not always easy. Some signs a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect include:
- Unexplained bruises, cuts, or injuries
- Changes in behaviour or mood
- Fear of going home or being alone with certain people
- Poor hygiene or inappropriate clothing
- Hunger or malnourishment
- Absences from school or other activities
- Inappropriate sexual behaviour or knowledge
If you suspect a child is experiencing abuse or neglect, it is important to take action.
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Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
When children are exposed to domestic violence, there is almost always going to be a detrimental effect on them. It is also considered child abuse when a kid is subjected to domestic violence while they are still young.
Aside from being directly affected by domestic abuse, children may also be indirectly affected by it in one or more of these ways:
Aside from being directly affected by domestic abuse, children may also be indirectly affected by it in one or more of these ways:
- hearing about the abuse
- witnessing their family members being abused; and,
- failing to receive the support they need because of the abuse.
Reporting child abuse and neglect is everyone's responsibility. If you have concerns about a child's safety or well-being, contact your local child protection and family support services provider. You can also contact the WA Police or your local hospital for urgent situations.
Let DV Sunrise Provide Child Protection in WA
Child protection in WA is a critical issue, and it is important that we all play a role in keeping children safe.
We at DV Sunrise can help you or someone you care about if you are experiencing domestic violence or if you know someone who is. It is our mission to support survivors of domestic violence and their families as best we can. You can also get involved by donating to our education and rental assistance efforts if you want to get involved.
We at DV Sunrise can help you or someone you care about if you are experiencing domestic violence or if you know someone who is. It is our mission to support survivors of domestic violence and their families as best we can. You can also get involved by donating to our education and rental assistance efforts if you want to get involved.