Túsla Reporting Procedure
13.4 Reporting Procedure: (to TÚSLA)
If there is reason to be concerned about a child in relation to a suspicion of abuse, I will take the following steps:
· Record the concern or suspicion of abuse, to discuss with the parents/carers unless that could endanger the child.
· Observe and keep a record if there are any further causes of concern.
· Ring the local duty social worker for an informal consultation and advice: New numbers are available here: http://www.tusla.ie/services/child-protection-welfare/concerns
· If so advised, make a formal report to the duty social worker.
· Where there is an immediate risk to the child and the duty social worker is uncontactable, I would contact the local Garda station in Aglish, Tel no: 024 - 96122