Administrative/Disciplinary Investigations

[Stephen Murray <csmurray@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I would be interested to know whether there has been any
research/literature on the subject of administrative investigations of
staff in children's services, where the employee has been accused of
child abuse or neglect, whether or not that abuse is alleged to have
occurred in the course of the person's employment.

The New South Wales Legislature (Australia) has now required the agency
that I work for (the NSW Ombudsman) to oversee investigations into child
abuse allegations, to investigate the allegations where required, and
ensure appropriate action is taken (If you're interested in the detail,
see: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/oapacsa1998582/
).

Thanks in advance

Stephen Murray
Project Officer
NSW Ombudsman
Level 3
580 George Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
AUSTRALIA