Independent Person
Start Date: 30 Oct, 2009
Positions are ongoing
- This position requires applicants to undergo a police check
- This position requires applicants to undergo a Working With Children check
- This position requires applicants to hold a current drivers licence
Purpose
To support young people in police custody and, where appropriate, refer them to support services to lessen their chances of reoffending.
Areas of Responsibility
Attend callouts to Police Stations while on roster Support young people in police cusody Refer young people to support services where appropriate
Tasks
Independent Persons (IPs) sit in on police interviews with under 18 year olds in the absence of a parent or guardian and can also link the young people to support services to lessen their chances of reoffending.
Objectives
Role Qualifications
Good communication skills Openness to diversity and other people's values Willingness to be challenged and to learn Own transport and phone
Training/Supervision Provided
Free training of 28 hours is provided, covering legal and police processes and working with indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse young people.
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