Potential SA child protection reforms

CHLOE VALENTINE'S DEATH - WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE

Removing Children

Decisions about removing parents to be made by a panel of senior social workers not directly involved in the case.

Mandatory family care meetings

Changes to legislation so parents can be forced to attend these meetings, considered the last step before a social worker can attempt to have a child removed.

Better information sharing

Culture of secrecy within child protection agencies removed.