The Limits of Working with Children Cards in Protecting Children
Abstract
In 2006 Western Australia passed legislation that introduced a system to check criminalrecords and issue permits to those who wish to work with children. In 2007, thelegislation was described by the minister responsible as a ‘‘powerful system that wouldprevent harm to children’’. This paper explores that system and identifies limits to itseffectiveness. The paper concluded that unless the system’s limits are fully appreciatedthere is a possibility of a paradoxical outcome, whereby children’s lives will be less safe. Italso raises the question of whether in the area of record checking a national approach is not preferable to each state and territory developing its own system.
Citation
Budiselik, William and Crawford, Frances and Squelch, Joan. 2009. The Limits of Working with Children Cards in Protecting Children. Australian Social Work. 62 (3): pp. 339-352.
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Australian Social Work
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Faculty of Health Sciences
School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work
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