Child Labour Tool | Safety Planning

Safety planning is part of the case management process and is a tool for both the child and the case worker to keep the child safe from harm. During the initial assessment of the child’s situation, the case worker will have determined if the child is safe or not. If during the assessment it is determined that the child is not safe, the case worker should develop a safety plan with the child. For a child who is not safe, an action plan must be in place before the child and caregiver leave the meeting. A safety plan can be developed as part of the case planning with the aim to reduce hazards or risks in the workplace and to prevent child labour. Safety planning should always be undertaken by a trained case worker, in line with case management guidelines.