Parents are to be notified of any arrest, detention, transfer, sickness, injury or death
Human Rights Practice
All police officials
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Enrol in specialized training on the effective and
humane treatment and care of juvenile offenders
Participate in educational programmes for children,
to help in preventing juvenile crime and juvenile
victimization
Get to know the children in your duty area, and their
parents
Be alert to places and adults presenting criminal
risks, and to the presence of children in such places
or in contact with such adults
If children are seen away from school during school
hours, investigate and notify parents and school
authorities
Promptly investigate any evidence of neglect or
abuse of children in their homes, communities or
police facilities
Meet regularly with social workers and medical
professionals to discuss children’s issues relating to
your work
For non-serious crimes, return juvenile offenders to
parents or social agencies
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