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Child Pro­tec­tion is the area of law that focus­es on keep­ing chil­dren safe from harm or abuse. In the North­ern Ter­ri­to­ry, Ter­ri­to­ry Fam­i­lies is the gov­ern­ment depart­ment respon­si­ble for sup­port­ing fam­i­lies and ensur­ing chil­dren’s safe­ty and well-being.

When does Ter­ri­to­ry Fam­i­lies get involved?
Ter­ri­to­ry Fam­i­lies may become involved with a fam­i­ly in sit­u­a­tions like:

• A manda­to­ry report is made about a child who may be at risk.
• A child is born into a fam­i­ly that has pre­vi­ous­ly been involved with Ter­ri­to­ry Families.
• A child’s par­ent or par­ents pass away, and there may be con­cerns about the child’s care and safety.

How can legal ser­vices help?
If you are involved in a child pro­tec­tion mat­ter, or if you want to know more about your rights or respon­si­bil­i­ties, KWILS lawyers and oth­er legal ser­vices can help. They can pro­vide advice, assist with legal process­es, and sup­port you through child pro­tec­tion matters.