35 Children Died After Being in Victoria’s Child Protection System
Thirty-five children died after being reported to Victoria’s child protection system. Across their lifetimes, there were 267 reports involving these children, averaging eight reports per child. Three children received more than 21 reports each, with one infant subject to 28 reports starting at six days old. The most common risk factors flagged in reports were family violence, substance misuse, and
Thirty-five children died after being reported to Victoria’s child protection system. There were 267 reports across the lives of these children, according to Gdelt. The average number of reports per child was eight. Three of the children received more than 21 reports each; one infant was the subject of 28 reports, beginning at six days old. Many of the reports contained information about ongoing or escalating risk. Most reports were assessed as not indicating significant risk and were closed. The most common risk factors flagged for the 35 children across their lifetimes were family violence, substance misuse, and mental ill health. The child protection system in Victoria is under strain due to increased demand and funding shortfalls.
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