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Identifying Risk to Children
Identifying Risk to Children
Police officers need to have a full understanding of
identifying, assessing and investigating child abuse
incidents and when dealing with these incidents take
appropriate and positive action.
Identifying Risk to Children
•Antisocial behaviour
•Domestic abuse incidents
•Children - victims of, witnessing or committing crimes
•Burglary
•Drug warrants
•Noisy parties
•Concern from members of the public
•Missing
•Honour abuse
•Medical assistance
•Child Sexual Exploitation
•Reports from schools to Safer Schools Officers
Identifying Risk to Children
Officers will submit a C39d which is submitted electronically
•Incident details, including source of information.
•Was the child present and has the child been seen?
•How did the child appear?
•Record the family set up/situation Eg state of the property, any drug
connections / alcohol misuse etc
•Is there a risk to the child’s welfare?
•What action/s did you take? Eg arrest, police protection, etc
Thank you