Policy Number & Title: 1110. Present Danger
Effective Date: December 1, 2011
Purpose
Present danger can occur at any time throughout the life of a case and must be assessed on a continual basis. A determination must be made if immediate protective actions are necessary to protect a child or youth and the level of intervention required to keep the child or youth safe.
Policy
- Assess if present danger exists during any contact with a child or youth to determine if an immediate, significant and clearly observable behavior or situation is actively occurring and is threatening or dangerous to a child or youth.
- When present danger exists, identify and take immediate protective action(s) necessary to create child safety.
Resources
Present Danger procedures (located on the DCYF policies and rules intranet page, child welfare division policies & procedures)
Original Date: December 1, 2011
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