DEC Team Protocols

Law enforcement, child protection services and medical personnel all play a major role in rescuing, treating and protecting children found in drug labs.   As Drug Endangered Children teams recognize, it is vital that all three units understand the others' roles in these cases.  The following outline is a suggested guide to help initial response units protect a child discovered in a clan lab and preserve needed evidence for prosecution.  Please visit the associated links for specific details. 

IMMEDIATE STEPS ON SITE:

Short and Long Term Follow Up
 

Introduction
Exposure Signs
Living with Meth
DEC
DEC Reporting
Dr. Wells Papers
Dr. Shah Biography
DEC Links