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Can my caregivers smack or hit me?
No, they are not allowed to use physical punishment (smacking, kicking, belting or hitting) or any other form of punishment which is cruel, abusive or humiliating such as verbal abuse, insults, cold showers or baths, washing your mouth out, making you stand in fixed position or silent treatment.[84]
They can set boundaries and expect you to keep to the rules of the house and they can punish you for breaking the rules by sending you to your room, grounding you for a reasonable period, withholding treats or taking away special privileges.[85]
What can I do if my caregivers are unreasonable or do not treat me fairly?
There are always times when children see things differently from their parents or carers and, if there are things that annoy or worry you, speak to one of your foster parents who should listen to your concerns and treat them seriously.[86] If you are still dissatisfied you should talk to your social worker.
More more information on a serious complaint, click here.
What if my caregivers or someone in the household abuses or harasses me?
Abuse is anything that someone does to you that damages you physically, emotionally, mentally or sexually. If you are abused or harassed by someone in the household or by a relative or friend of your caregivers you should immediately contact your social worker or, if you cannot make contact with your social worker, inform a member of your family, your school guidance counsellor or your lawyer. Examples of physical abuse are being smacked, punched, hit, kicked or having things thrown at you. Sexual abuse is being touched in a sexual way that you do not like, being made to watch sexual acts or pornography, involving you in prostitution or sexual photos etc. Examples of emotional and mental abuse are being constantly put down, humiliated, accused, called names, shouted at, teased, bullied, exposed to family violence, locked in a cupboard or a room, or someone driving dangerously with you in the car. Harassment is where someone makes sexual or embarrassing remarks to you, watches and hangs around you or stalks you etc.
If you have a serious complaint and want to know more information about who you can speak to, click here.
[84] Caregivers’ Handbook 2-5. 3-9, 3-10
[85] Caregivers’ Handbook 4-6
[86] Caregivers’ Handbook 2-5
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