Children's Act, 2005 (Act No. 38 of 2005)

Regulations

General Regulations Regarding Children, 2010

Chapter 11 : Children in Need of Care and Protection (Sections 150-160 of the Act)

56E. Procedure for screening of child

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(1) A child who enters the child protection system as contemplated in regulation 56A, must be—
(a)reported to a social service practitioner practicing within the locality of where the child has been found;
(b)be screened by a social service practitioner in accordance with the social service norms and standards and guidelines; and
(c)screened by a social service practitioner who must be completed in a form identical to Form 38C.

 

(2)A social service practitioner who screened the child in accordance with the provisions of this regulation must—
(a)complete a form identical to Form 38C in respect of that child; and
(b)if satisfied that the safety and well-being of the child is at risk, refer that child to a designated social worker by completing a form identical to Form 38D.

 

[Regulation 56E inserted by section 7 of the Amendment Regulations Regarding Children, 2024, Notice No. R. 4993, GG50870, dated 26 June 2024  - effective 1 July 2024]