A person who is suitable in terms of regulation 36 to conduct investigations into cases of alleged child abuse or neglect, and who has received a report alleging the abuse or neglect of a child, must—
| (a) |
investigate that report in accordance with regulation 35 within a reasonable time that may be required by the severity of the case; |
| (b) |
in cases of sexual abuse cases refer the child, within 72 hours, to a medical health professional for medical treatment; |
| (c) |
if necessary, accompany the child or cause the child to be accompanied to a police station for purposes of laying a complaint; |
| (d) |
if necessary, accompany the child or cause the child to be accompanied to a medical facility for purposes of medical treatment; |
| (e) |
facilitate counselling and support to reduce trauma to the child and his or her family members, and if necessary, refer the child to other relevant disciplines; |
| (f) |
co-ordinate the available and applicable child protection services to ensure the safety and well-being of the child; |
| (g) |
develop and implement a child protection plan in consultation with the child, his or her parents, guardian or care-giver and, if required, other relevant disciplines; |
| (h) |
review the child protection plan on a six-monthly basis or earlier, depending on the severity of the abuse or neglect; |
| (i) |
ensure that the prescribed particulars of the child are recorded in Part A of the National Child Protection Register; and |
| (j) |
take the protective measures contemplated in the Act prescribed in Section 151 and 152 of the Act. |
Tourism Act, 1993
