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    This document outlines procedures for reporting and investigating suspected child abuse cases in the Philippines. It states that doctors, nurses, teachers, and other government or law enforcement workers must report any knowledge of probable child abuse to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) or local social welfare office within 48 hours. It also authorizes DSWD to conduct investigations, place children in protective custody under certain circumstances like sexual abuse or serious injury, and take other legal actions like suspending parental rights or transferring custody to relatives. Failure to report suspected abuse cases can result in a 2,000 peso fine.

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    This document outlines procedures for reporting and investigating suspected child abuse cases in the Philippines. It states that doctors, nurses, teachers, and other government or law enforcement workers must report any knowledge of probable child abuse to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) or local social welfare office within 48 hours. It also authorizes DSWD to conduct investigations, place children in protective custody under certain circumstances like sexual abuse or serious injury, and take other legal actions like suspending parental rights or transferring custody to relatives. Failure to report suspected abuse cases can result in a 2,000 peso fine.

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    This document outlines procedures for reporting and investigating suspected child abuse cases in the Philippines. It states that doctors, nurses, teachers, and other government or law enforcement workers must report any knowledge of probable child abuse to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) or local social welfare office within 48 hours. It also authorizes DSWD to conduct investigations, place children in protective custody under certain circumstances like sexual abuse or serious injury, and take other legal actions like suspending parental rights or transferring custody to relatives. Failure to report suspected abuse cases can result in a 2,000 peso fine.

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    Reporting and Investigation of Child Abuse Cases

    Knowledge of Probable Child Abuse

    PUBLIC/PRIVATE HOSPITAL DOCTOR/NURSE

    GOVERNMENT WORKERS Teachers /Schools Gov t lawyers Law Enforcers Brgy. Officials Corrections officers

    ANY PERSON

    Within 48 hours DSWD / OCSWDO


    POLICE OR OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY

    BCPC

    Note: Failure to Report: Fine: P2K

    Duty of DSWD/OCSWDO
    Investigation must be conducted w/in 48 hrs. Home visit to alleged child victim Determination whether abuse was committed Identity of perpetrator Possible placement of child under protective custody Physical Examination Rehabilitation/Treatment Program

    Protective Custody
    Removal of child from his/her home or establishment where he/she was found To ensure child safety Grounds: (after investigation by DSWD)
    Sexual abuse Serious Physical Injuries Life-Threatening neglect

    Other Remedies of DSWD / OCSWDO in Child Abuse Cases


     Petition for Involuntary Commitment  Suspension or Deprivation of Parental Authority
    Note: Sexual abuse cases permanent deprivation

     Transfer of Parental Authority


    Relatives, children s home, orphanage

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