Forensic Interview Referral Form
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"Joint investigation and cooperation between law enforcement and DSS is vital to the goal of protecting the child and preparing a solid court case. It is DSS policy that DSS shall request a joint investigation with law enforcement for all serious and/or complex reports of abuse or neglect (including but not limited to sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, serious injury, child death, near fatality, and chronic severe neglect) and shall conduct joint investigations as outlined by local protocol (f/k/a Child Abuse Protocol)." (South Carolina Child Abuse Response Protocol, Sec. 3, Pg. 18)