What is the Hidden harm report?
Hidden Harm – Responding to the needs of children of problem drug users. This report sets out the findings of an inquiry carried out by the Advisory Council, focusing on children in the UK with a parent, parents or other guardian whose drug use has serious negative consequences for themselves and those around them.
When was Hidden harm published?
2003
In 2003, the UK Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs published Hidden Harm, the product of an inquiry that exposed the “problems” of parental drug use and its neglect by professionals.
What are hidden harms?
Hidden harm is harm or abuse that is usually hidden from public view occurring behind closed doors, often not recognised or reported. The emphasis is about spotting signs early and helping to prevent the risk escalation.
Who wrote hidden harm?
Hidden harm
| Document type | Report |
|---|---|
| Corporate author(s) | Great Britain. Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs |
| Publisher | Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs |
| Date of publication | 5 June 2003 |
| Subject(s) | Substance Misuse Children and Young People |
What is a threshold on the continuum of need?
The Continuum of Need Incorporating Threshold Guidance, previously referred to as the Safeguarding Children’s Threshold, is a means of providing needs-led appropriate access to services in compliance with statutory duties.
What are the 4 threshold levels?
Tier 1: No additional needs. These are children with no additional needs; all their health and developmental needs will be met by universal services.
What is the threshold for significant harm?
In considering whether harm is significant to a child’s health or development, the child’s health and development must be compared with that which could reasonably be expected of a similar child. This includes impairment suffered from seeing or hearing the ill treatment of another person.
How is significant harm measured?
Significant harm Harm can be determined “significant” by “comparing a child’s health and development with what might be reasonably expected of a similar child”.
What is the meaning of significant harm?
1. The Definition of Significant Harm. The Children Act 1989 introduced the concept of Significant Harm as the threshold that justifies compulsory intervention in family life in the best interests of children. The harm or likelihood of harm is attributable to a lack of adequate parental care or control.
What is a Section 17?
Under section 17 of the Children Act 1989, social services have a general duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need in their area. Section 17 can be used to assist homeless children together with their families.
What is a Section 20?
What is a section 20 notice? A section 20 notice (S20) is a notice to tell you that we intend to carry out work or provide a service that leaseholders will have to pay towards. We must serve a S20 on any leaseholder who will be affected by the work or receive the service.
When was the hidden harm report first published?
Hidden harm. The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs first drew attention to the effects of parental substance misuse by publishing the Hidden Harm 1 report in 2003.
Is there a hidden harm group in Northern Ireland?
A North-South Alcohol Policy Advisory Group Subgroup on Hidden Harm was set up. There were cross-border meetings to learn from the Hidden Harm model in Northern Ireland. An all-island Hidden Harm leaflet Opening Our Eyes to Hidden Harm was produced.
Why is the National hidden Harm project important?
The National Hidden Harm Project has been established by us and the Child and Family Agency (TUSLA) to inform service planning and improve services for children in relation to Hidden Harm. There were five stages leading to the development of the Hidden Harm Strategic Statement – Seeing Through Hidden Harm to Brighter Futures.
What does hidden harmnew agenda steering group do?
Hidden HarmNew Agenda Steering Group will aim not only to oversee the implementation of the report’s recommendations, but also to promote progression from joint planning of separate services to achieving more integrated service planning and delivery for children of substance misusing parents. 3 harm hidden b. – Children Affected by Substance Misuse