Establishment of an Accreditation Scheme for Children’s Contact Services - What is the problem you are trying to solve and what data is available? - Attorney-General's Department

What is the problem you are trying to solve and what data is available?

In this section of the consultation paper the reasons for potentially adopting an accreditation process for children’s contact services are explored. The paper seeks feedback on a number of questions. You may answer as many or as few questions as you like.

What are the most common risks to families and children’s contact services employees?

Are there other community risks to CCS services being provided in the community which should be considered?

The government is asking for feedback on what data is available to show how often families face these risks and how those risks affect them, to help understand how big the problem is. Please describe the data source(s) or provide examples, if available:

Is there an argument to suggest that risks in children’s contact services are overstated? If yes, please outline your reasoning.

Is there anything else that should be brought to the attention of government in relation to the question “what is the problem you are trying to solve”?