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| === RISK ASSESSMENT MODEL === for Child Protection in Ontario |
| Risk Assessment Scale Anchor Descriptions : |
| - THE THEORY - |
| Cont'd from Page 731g |
| " Anchor Descriptions " ( I 1. I 2.) - > |
| Family Influence - F 4. - Living Conditions |
| 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0 . 9 . Note |
| Extremely unsafe; multiple hazardous conditions, that are dangerous to children -and- have caused physical injury - or - illness. Dangerous conditions, in the home, have caused physical inury -or- illness, in children. There have been episodes, of eviction - and/or - homelessness - or - severe overcrowding, that have created anxiety, in children, disruption of schooling, etc. Very unsafe: multiple hazardous conditions that are dangerous to children. Unsafe: one hazard condition that is dangerous to children. Fairly safe: one possibly hazardous condition that may harm children. Safe: no hazardous conditions apparent. Insufficient information to make a rating. : Hazardous conditions could include, but are not limited to: |
| - > Extremely Severe Leaking gas from stove or heating unit. - > Recent fire in living quarters or building. - > Dangerous substances or objects, stored in unlocked lower shelves or cabinets, under sink, or in the open. - > Lack of water and/or utilities. - > Peeling lead-based paint and/or other toxic substances. - > Hot water/steam leaks from radiator and/or other hot water facilities. - > No guards on open windows; broken/missing windows. - > Inadequate heat/plumbing/electricity. - > Evidence of vermin. - > Garbage not disposed of properly - >Perishable food not properly stored - > Evidence of human and/or animal waste |
| 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0 . 9 . |
| Family Influence - F 5. - Family Indentity and Interactions |
| Negative family interactions. One - or - both caregivers fail to provide children with emotional nurturance. Vacating of roles by adults; interaction between family members primarily negative. Serious disruption of family functioning, resulting from significant change, in family composition. Family interactions generally indifferent. One - or - both adult caregivers rely / relies on children, to provide emotional support, in daily living; provide(s) only limited emotional nurturance to children. Roles -and- responsibilities are confused - and - misunderstood. Limited positive family interactions. Some members isolated from family functioning, including scapegoating, of child(ren). Change, in family composition disrupting functioning, of one - or - more family members. Inconsistence family interactions. Adult caregiver(s) expect a disproportionate amount, of emotional support -and- comfort from child(ren), during periods, of stress - or - crisis. Caregiver(s) provides inconsistent emotional support, for child(ren). Interactions between members unsupportive - or - indifferent. Family is adpating poorly, to change(s), in family composition. Family interaction ususally positive. Child(ren) -and- caregiver(s) roles are normally distributed -and- fulfilled, with only occasional minor exceptions. Family roles are sometimes confused, and ineffective. Interaction between family members ususally positive, with only occasional ralationship problems within family; or family is adapting, to recent alteration(s) - or - breakdown, in family structure. Family interactions typically supportive. Child(ren) / Caregiver(s) roles appropriate. Adult Caregiver provide the appropriate amount of emotional nurturance - and - support, to child. Caregiver has stable marriage -or- relationship with partner; family members appear close, supportive - and - caring. Insufficient information to make a rating. |