The Blueprint, prepared by external consultant Peter Forster, presents a plan of action for implementing the 110 recommendations outlined in the Crime and Misconduct Commission's (CMC) Inquiry Report Protecting children: an inquiry into abuse of children in foster care, for building a strong child protection system.
The Blueprint addresses the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, non-government agencies and peak bodies, staff recruitment and professional development.
The Blueprint reinforces that the safety and security of vulnerable children and young people is our first priority. Concerns voiced by children in our care or at risk of harm need to be heard and resources are to be directed to help those who provide care and support.
Full version of the Blueprint for implementing the recommendations of the January 2004 Crime and Misconduct Commission report .
- Front cover
- Chapters
- Chapter 1: Executive summary and overview
- Table of contents
- Glossary
- Executive summary and acknowledgements
- Overview
- Critical considerations driving the implementation strategy
- Implementation strategy
- Implementation programs of work
- Leading and coordinating implementation of the CMC recommendations
- Proposed implementation schedule
- Summary table of recommendations and actions
- Chapter 2: Transitioning to the Departments of Child Safety and the Department of Communities and Associated Staffing Reforms
- Chapter 3: Organisational structure, functions and roles
- Chapter 4: Roles, systems, practices and service responses
- Chapter 5: Information management systems
- Chapter 6: Legal issues - Draft bills
- Chapter 7: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues
- Chapter 8: Non-government service provider implications
- Chapter 9: Alternative placement options and enhanced support systems
- Chapter 10: Training and staff development
- Chapter 11: Enhanced internal and external accountabilities
- Chapter 12: Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) - An invigorated inter-Departmental model
- Chapter 13: Other agencies
- Chapter 14: Resourcing and financial implications
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