Family Handbook 2017-18

● be  factual  (including dates and  mes);  ● contain no opinions;  ● avoid  interpreta ons of medical, physical or emo onal  condi ons, and  what  you  think  is happening;  ● provide a descrip on of  the  situa on and what was actually  seen and heard  that  is  clear and  concise;  ● be brief and  to  the point; and,  ● include  informa on  seen or heard by  the person making  the  report.  ● record any  conversa ons, word  for word, between  yourself and  the  child,  or any others  relevant  to  the  situa on;  ● record what  the  child or others  said, using  their own words;  ● provide a  full descrip on of any  injury,  including  size,  colour,  shape and  placement on  the body;  ● sign and date  your notes;  ● retain  these notes  in a  secure place;  ● document any  further  suspicions  that may arise.  If  it  is not apparent  that an  inves ga on has  commenced within 24 hours,  it  is  the  responsibility of  the Principal, Vice Principal or Head of School  to  contact  the  children’s aid  society  to ascertain  the  status of  the  case.  ii. It  is  the  responsibility of  the Principal, Vice Principal or Head of School  to  contact  the  children’s aid  society  to ascertain  the outcome of any  inves ga on begun  pursuant  to  this procedure.  iii. If  the Principal, Vice Principal or Head of School  is not  sa sfied or  certain  that  the  child has been protected,  then  the Principal, Vice Principal or Head of School will  also  contact  the police or other  support authori es.  Support  for  the Student  The School  recognizes  that a  student who has been abused will need  support, and  the School will  endeavour  to assist  the  student, wherever possible.  (f) Follow‐up with Police/Children’s Aid Society  i.

Possible  forms of  support  include: 

● assis ng  in  restoring  the  self‐esteem of  the  student by  involving  the School‐Based  Social Worker,  the appropriate Assistant Head and/or Guidance Counselor and/or  her  teachers; 

Last Updated Aug. 18, 2017  Havergal College Family Handbook 2017–18

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