what is the procedure if a child in a residential care setting in Scotland makes allegations of assault?

Question

against a member of staff. What is the childs rights, in terms of scottish legislation

Answer 1

Hi you should ask the organisation for there complaint procedure, if you are a young person then ask to see some one from children rights. Or ask to speak with your social worker (if it is not he/she you have made a complaint against, is it is ask to speak to there manager).

there is a link below which may help.

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/158714/0043072.pdf
Good luck, i hope all turns out well.

Answer 2

For a start, from the moment she makes the allegation she has the right to be kept informed of the proceedings, and what is happening. If you are that child ask a member of staff about what is going on, and if they can't inform you, keep going til you find someone who can- speak to the manager if needs be, or your social worker. I think it depends on the history of the member of staff and the child. Some children have a long history of false allegation, and if this is against a trusted member of staff it is likely to be cleared up very quickly without his/ her ever needing to take leave from his job. However if it is made by a reliable child it will be taken very seriously and the member of staff would be asked to take leave until a suitable conclusion has been made.

Answer 3

If child is assaulted, call police they will investigate it. It is a crime. I had to do this and the person lost job and everntually the whole investigation succeeded in clsing home down.. Police will be independant of social work committees.

Answer 4

You should be consulting an expert, a paid professional such as an attorney instead of asking total strangers on yahoo who may or may not be qualified to give you a factual answer.