Practice framework and maps
The Child safety practice framework, which was introduced in August 2008, is a way of integrating the various elements of our practice with children and families into a conceptual map, and is a tool to assist practitioners to understand what informs their work and to integrate their knowledge and skills within the organisational content.
The practice framework is supported by the explanatory text, Integrating and understanding the practice framework, which provides additional information and guidance to staff in understanding and applying the practice framework.
Practice maps
The following five practice maps are a visual representation of the phases and tasks of child protection intervention.
Legend
Each map contains a legend that identifies the elements represented in each map.
Map element |
Description |
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A phase is made up of related tasks, decisions, documentation and responses that lead to an outcome or a further phase. An example of a phase is ‘Intake. |
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Tasks are activities undertaken at defined points in a phase. An example of a task in the intake phase is gathering information. |
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A decision point within a phase. An example of a decision would be ‘Is this matter a notification? - ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. |
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Documentation of the tasks and decisions that are completed within a phase. An example of documentation at intake is a child concern report. |
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An action or outcome from a decision point that may lead to another phase. An example is when a notification is recorded and the response is to proceed to the investigation and assessment phase. |
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A structured decision making tool, that guides decision-making. An example is the screening criteria tool. |
- Last updated
- 22 July 2009
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