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Handbook Revision, May 2, 2022
IMPACT Enhancements (PATS 13766)
Policies in the CCI Handbook are being updated to reflect recent IMPACT enhancements for documenting trafficking allegations and tracking child sexual behavior incidents.
See:
3130 Allegations of Child Trafficking (Sex and Labor Trafficking)
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3331.1 Selecting Allegations of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation in IMPACT
Caseworkers for Children in CPS Care (PATS 13767)
This policy is being added to the CCI Handbook to provide additional clarification to investigators about when and how CPS caseworkers should be involved in the investigation of a child care operation. This policy supplements and expands upon several existing CCI policies that require communication with CPS caseworkers in specific situations.
See:
1314 Caseworkers for Children in DFPS Care
Family Advocates and Other Advocacy Organizations (PATS 13772)
CCI's policy about family advocates is being updated to remain consistent with changes to CPS and CPI policy.
See:
1343 Participation in Meetings