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Score: +6
(6/2/0)
Orange County Grand Jury
• 2010-2011
Child Abuse Emergency Response Effectiveness
14 pages
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County Executive Officer
July 26, 2011
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3 pages
• 8 responses
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Score: +6
(+6, 2, 0)
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
While case load has not increased in ERU, workload has increased due to increased reporting requirements.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agrees with the finding. F.3 Response time to address child abuse, both 10 day and immediate, consistently exceeds mandated State requirements. Response: Agrees with the finding. F.4 The percentage of children who receive a monthly visit for whom a visit was required, exceeds State standards. Response: Agrees with the finding. F.5 The interaction between Emergency Response Units I and 11, the Child Abuse Registry, Child Abuse Services Team, Intake and law enforcement are working effectively. Response: Agrees with the finding. F.6 Mandated in-service training for social workers (40 hours every ...
R2
Review and analyze procedures concerning the transportation of children in social workers personal automobiles in terms of liability and possible alternatives.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis. CFS will examine the feasibility of implementing this recommendation over the next three months. Analysis will include: potential and perceived impact on staff, discussions with Risk Management regarding potential liability, and an exploration of possible alternatives. R.3 Continue analyzing the ERU reporting requirements using social workers from both units to reduce redundancy and increase efficiency. Response: The recommendation has been implemented CFS established a workgroup to review Emergency Response (ER) reporting requirements in an effort...
F3
Response time to address child abuse, both 10 day and immediate, consistently exceeds mandated State requirements.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agrees with the finding. F.4 The percentage of children who receive a monthly visit for whom a visit was required, exceeds State standards. Response: Agrees with the finding. F.5 The interaction between Emergency Response Units I and 11, the Child Abuse Registry, Child Abuse Services Team, Intake and law enforcement are working effectively. Response: Agrees with the finding. F.6 Mandated in-service training for social workers (40 hours every two years) is perceived by some social workers as redundant. Response: Agrees with the finding.
F.7 Social Workers sometimes use their personal vehicles ...
R3
Continue analyzing the ERU reporting requirements using social workers from both units to reduce redundancy and increase efficiency. REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS: The California Penal Code Section 933(c) requires any public agency which the Grand Jury has reviewed, and about which it has issued a final report, to comment to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of the agency. Such comment shall be made no later than...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. Children and Family Services (CFS) Senior Social Workers (SSWs) are out stationed in police departments throughout Orange County. They participate in roll call as a reminder to officers that they are there to offer assistance on child abuse cases and they frequently respond with officers. The Child Abuse Services Team, (CAST) attends 'police briefings regarding child abuse reporting and utilization of CAST. CFS also conducts "Lunch n Learn" and the CAST Quarterly Law Enforcement meetings hosted by the District Attorney's office. One of the functions of ...
F4
The percentage of children who receive a monthly visit for whom a visit was required, exceeds State standards.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agrees with the finding. F.5 The interaction between Emergency Response Units I and 11, the Child Abuse Registry, Child Abuse Services Team, Intake and law enforcement are working effectively. Response: Agrees with the finding. F.6 Mandated in-service training for social workers (40 hours every two years) is perceived by some social workers as redundant. Response: Agrees with the finding.
F.7 Social Workers sometimes use their personal vehicles to transport minors when removing them from their home, causing them concern about their liability. Response: Agrees with the finding. Responses to Re...
F5
The interaction between Emergency Response Units I and II, the Child Abuse Registry, Child Abuse Services Team, Intake and law enforcement are working effectively.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agrees with the finding. F.6 Mandated in-service training for social workers (40 hours every two years) is perceived by some social workers as redundant. Response: Agrees with the finding.
F.7 Social Workers sometimes use their personal vehicles to transport minors when removing them from their home, causing them concern about their liability. Response: Agrees with the finding. Responses to Recommendation R.l through R.3 R.l Conduct workshop(s) jointly with law enforcement to enhance the role of each and ways to seek more efficient interaction when working together on child abuse cases. Respo...
F6
Mandated in-service training for social workers (40 hours every two years) is perceived by some social workers as redundant.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agrees with the finding.
F.7 Social Workers sometimes use their personal vehicles to transport minors when removing them from their home, causing them concern about their liability. Response: Agrees with the finding. Responses to Recommendation R.l through R.3 R.l Conduct workshop(s) jointly with law enforcement to enhance the role of each and ways to seek more efficient interaction when working together on child abuse cases. Response: The recommendation has been implemented. Children and Family Services (CFS) Senior Social Workers (SSWs) are out stationed in police departments throughout Ora...
F7
Social Workers sometimes use their personal vehicles to transport minors when removing them from their home, causing them concern about their liability. RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05, the 2010-2011 Grand Jury requests responses from the agency affected by the findings presented in this section. The responses are to be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Based upon its review of the ERU of the Children and Family Services of t...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agrees with the finding. F.2 While case load has not increased in ERU, workload has increased due to increased reporting requirements. Response: Agrees with the finding. F.3 Response time to address child abuse, both 10 day and immediate, consistently exceeds mandated State requirements. Response: Agrees with the finding. F.4 The percentage of children who receive a monthly visit for whom a visit was required, exceeds State standards. Response: Agrees with the finding. F.5 The interaction between Emergency Response Units I and 11, the Child Abuse Registry, Child Abuse Services Team, Intake and...
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County Executive Officer - Supplemental Response
November 08, 2011
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2 pages
• 1 response
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1 response to findings and recommendations
R2
Review and analyze procedures concerning the transportation of children in social workers personal automobiles in terms of liability and possible alternatives.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Tiie recommendation requires fiirther attnlysis. CFS will examine the feasibility of irnplemcnting this recommendation over the next three months. Analysis will include: potential and perceived impact on staff, discussions with Risk Management regarding potential liability, and an exploration of possiblc alternatives. Updated SSA Rcsaonse: The recommendatiori ftns been implemertted Social Scrvices Agency's (SSA) Children and Family Services (CPS) division has reviewed procedures and examined alternatives to Emergency Response (ER) social workers using thcir own persbnal vehicles to transport c...
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Child Abuse Emergency Response Effectiveness
June 21, 2011
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14 pages
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Child Abuse Emergency Response Effectiveness 5/23/11, 179K
May 18, 2011
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15 pages
• 1 response
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1 response to findings and recommendations
F3
Budgeted amounts to maintain the unit are reasonable and have reflected prudent management in view of the economic downturn.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
f 3,100 calls resulting in 83,249 referrals to the ERU. Fact: The California Penal Code states that it is a misdemeanor for certain professionals and laypersons who have a special working relationship with children not to report suspected child abuse. __________________________________________________________________________ 3 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY 2010/2011 Fact: The ERU responds to abuse allegations within 10 days when imminent danger to the child is not present. An immediate (same day) response is mandated for cases of serious abuse or where there is potential for further serious harm Fa...