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Child-Friendly Policing

Definition

The standard the Child Welfare Police Officer is trained toward, avoiding uniform and lock-up procedures and using an approach suited to the child's age and psychology.

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Aftercare Services
Support such as accommodation, education, vocational training and mentoring extended to a young person after they leave a childcare institution, up to...
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Observation Home
A residential institution for the temporary reception of a child alleged to be in conflict with law while an inquiry before the...
Place of Safety
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Special Home
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Special Juvenile Police Unit
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