1. This document provides recommendations to standardize the police process for handling missing persons cases based on input from families with missing loved ones.
2. Key recommendations include taking all missing persons reports immediately, centralizing cases in a national database, providing accurate missing persons statistics, taking families seriously in investigations, delivering equivalent services for adult and child cases, properly recording and following up on all case information and leads.
3. The goals are to provide transparency, consistency, and trust in the system to support families experiencing the uncertainty and challenges of a missing loved one.
This document discusses emergency preparedness and response. It defines key terms like emergency and disaster. It emphasizes the importance of preparing for emergencies and identifies goals of emergency response like controlling damage and recovering quickly. It outlines the basic elements of an emergency plan including organizing teams, identifying hazards and resources, and developing procedures. It also describes assessing hazard impacts, developing response and recovery strategies, and planning for needed resources and equipment.
(PROF. SHUKOR) STEP-BY-STEP COMPLIANCE TO OSHA 1994 REGULATIONS.Abdul Shukor
Compliance to the regulations stipulated in Occupational Safety & Health Act 1994, better known as OSHA 1994 is mandatory. Companies and organisations are required to provide evidences of full compliances to the authorities when they are requested to do so. HSE personnel, SHOs and Safety & Health Committee members must be well-aware and conversant with every aspect of OSHA 1994 and be able to implement them at their respected workplaces. Inadequate understanding or failure to comply to OSHA 1994 regulations could mean severe reprimands/penalties from the authorities and may endanger the workers at their respective organisations.
The document discusses occupational safety and health legislation and regulations in Malaysia. It begins by outlining several key acts related to occupational safety. It then focuses on the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1994, which was introduced to expand coverage beyond just the manufacturing sector and address limitations of previous legislation. The act covers all economic sectors and sets duties for employers, employees, designers, and safety committees. It aims to promote a safe work environment through a tripartite approach between government, employers, and employees.
As an employer, you are responsible for the health and safety of employees and visitors according to occupational health and safety legislation. This responsibility extends through all levels of management. Employers must provide a safe work environment including safe premises, equipment, substances, access/exit, training, and information. They must also ensure the safety of visitors and provide a healthy work environment. Employers should regularly inspect their workplace to identify any safety issues such as hazards on floors or with electrical equipment to maintain a safe workplace.
Health and Safety record keeping systemMireGreyling
Record keeping in Health and Safety is part of the plan to manage a health and safety system and keep up policies as well as other documents such action plan, risk assessment and accident reports
The document discusses accident investigation processes. It outlines the purpose of accident investigations as establishing facts, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations to prevent future occurrences. The key steps of an investigation include notifying authorities, appointing an investigator, fact-finding, analyzing findings, making recommendations, and following up. Supervisors should typically conduct investigations as they are familiar with operations and employees may speak freely. The goal is understanding how and why accidents happen to prevent recurrences.
The document discusses principles of incident prevention in the workplace. It defines what constitutes an incident, explores causes of incidents including lack of management control, and theories of accident causation. It also addresses the costs of incidents and importance of implementing prevention strategies through management systems and policies to control risks and promote safety and health.
Bonnie Knott
*First Aid Officer
*First Aid Kit Officer
Dr. Hai Ngo
*First Aid Officer
*Snake Bite Kit Officer
*Field First Aid Kit Officer
Dr. Guijun Yan
*Radiation Safety Officer
Dr. Matthew Nelson
*Research Safety Officer
Dr. Rowena Long
*Kings Park Safety Rep
Dr. Robert Creasy
*Glasshouse Safety Rep
Dr. Patrick Finnegan
*Biological Safety Rep
This document discusses emergency preparedness and response. It defines key terms like emergency and disaster. It emphasizes the importance of preparing for emergencies and identifies goals of emergency response like controlling damage and recovering quickly. It outlines the basic elements of an emergency plan including organizing teams, identifying hazards and resources, and developing procedures. It also describes assessing hazard impacts, developing response and recovery strategies, and planning for needed resources and equipment.
(PROF. SHUKOR) STEP-BY-STEP COMPLIANCE TO OSHA 1994 REGULATIONS.Abdul Shukor
Compliance to the regulations stipulated in Occupational Safety & Health Act 1994, better known as OSHA 1994 is mandatory. Companies and organisations are required to provide evidences of full compliances to the authorities when they are requested to do so. HSE personnel, SHOs and Safety & Health Committee members must be well-aware and conversant with every aspect of OSHA 1994 and be able to implement them at their respected workplaces. Inadequate understanding or failure to comply to OSHA 1994 regulations could mean severe reprimands/penalties from the authorities and may endanger the workers at their respective organisations.
The document discusses occupational safety and health legislation and regulations in Malaysia. It begins by outlining several key acts related to occupational safety. It then focuses on the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1994, which was introduced to expand coverage beyond just the manufacturing sector and address limitations of previous legislation. The act covers all economic sectors and sets duties for employers, employees, designers, and safety committees. It aims to promote a safe work environment through a tripartite approach between government, employers, and employees.
As an employer, you are responsible for the health and safety of employees and visitors according to occupational health and safety legislation. This responsibility extends through all levels of management. Employers must provide a safe work environment including safe premises, equipment, substances, access/exit, training, and information. They must also ensure the safety of visitors and provide a healthy work environment. Employers should regularly inspect their workplace to identify any safety issues such as hazards on floors or with electrical equipment to maintain a safe workplace.
Health and Safety record keeping systemMireGreyling
Record keeping in Health and Safety is part of the plan to manage a health and safety system and keep up policies as well as other documents such action plan, risk assessment and accident reports
The document discusses accident investigation processes. It outlines the purpose of accident investigations as establishing facts, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations to prevent future occurrences. The key steps of an investigation include notifying authorities, appointing an investigator, fact-finding, analyzing findings, making recommendations, and following up. Supervisors should typically conduct investigations as they are familiar with operations and employees may speak freely. The goal is understanding how and why accidents happen to prevent recurrences.
The document discusses principles of incident prevention in the workplace. It defines what constitutes an incident, explores causes of incidents including lack of management control, and theories of accident causation. It also addresses the costs of incidents and importance of implementing prevention strategies through management systems and policies to control risks and promote safety and health.
Bonnie Knott
*First Aid Officer
*First Aid Kit Officer
Dr. Hai Ngo
*First Aid Officer
*Snake Bite Kit Officer
*Field First Aid Kit Officer
Dr. Guijun Yan
*Radiation Safety Officer
Dr. Matthew Nelson
*Research Safety Officer
Dr. Rowena Long
*Kings Park Safety Rep
Dr. Robert Creasy
*Glasshouse Safety Rep
Dr. Patrick Finnegan
*Biological Safety Rep
Why Canada Needs a Missing Persons Framework.pdfMaureen Trask
This document discusses the need for a national missing persons framework in Canada. It notes that currently, policies and responses to missing persons cases are inconsistent across jurisdictions, and there is no overarching coordination. The document outlines key objectives that a framework should achieve, including prevention, coordinated response, family support, and protection of vulnerable people. It argues a framework is needed to set clear roles, objectives, and commitments to improve how Canada addresses missing persons at a national level.
Maureen has been advocating for families of missing persons since her son Daniel went missing in 2011. She realized there was a lack of resources and support for families in her situation. Since then, she has worked to raise awareness and introduce legislation to help families of missing loved ones. Some key milestones include Ontario passing a Missing Persons Act in 2019 and ongoing efforts for a national missing persons strategy and framework in Canada. Maureen continues her advocacy work in tribute to Daniel and others still missing, but notes more legislative changes and support services are still needed to ensure consistency and justice for all families with missing loved ones.
Social studies (s.b.a) its juvenile Delinquent s.b.aAljay green
The document discusses a study on juvenile delinquency in a community. The author distributed questionnaires to investigate the causes of juvenile delinquency in the area. Most of the respondents were male between the ages of 17-19. The findings showed that lack of family support led many juveniles to use drugs and engage in illegal activities. The recommendation is for communities to provide youth programs and counseling to help prevent juvenile delinquency.
The study investigated reasons for criminal behavior in young people using a sample of 1957 students aged 14-15 from schools in Peterborough. Data was collected through questionnaires completed by 92% of students and interviews with 20% about their weekly activities. The study found that 45% of males and 31% of females had committed at least one crime, with frequent offenders committing a variety of crimes. Individuals who truanted from school, used drugs/alcohol, had weak family bonds and low parental monitoring were more likely to engage in criminal behavior.
I. This document summarizes the findings of a scoping study into services for sexually exploited children in Wales. It identifies 184 children as known or suspected victims of sexual exploitation across 20 of Wales' 21 local authorities.
II. Practitioners reported difficulties in identifying and protecting victims due to a lack of formal monitoring, training, and inconsistent use of protocols. Risk factors were rarely assessed and children were not believed at times.
III. A coordinated multi-agency response was lacking. Referrals by voluntary groups were sometimes not taken seriously by social services or police. Protecting victims requires a long-term, caring approach across agencies, according to the report, but this level of response was not always achieved.
Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in Relationships: Making Legislation Work M...IBB Law
Mention domestic abuse and many will immediately think of visible bruises, scars and marks on a victim. Yet domestic abuse is not only physical. Psychological, emotional and financial abuse are all types of domestic abuse categorised under coercive or controlling behaviour. Each can result in a victim being isolated from their friends and family; being controlled over aspects of their everyday life, such as where they can
go, who they can see, what they can wear and when they can sleep; and controlling their finances.
For more information on the topic raised in this report please contact IBB Solicitors family and matrimonial legal experts via the link below:
https://www.ibblaw.co.uk/service/family-matrimonial
Divorce and Matrimonial Team
IBB Solicitors
The Bury
Chesham, Buckinghamshire
HP5 1JE
Tel: 03456 381381
County Lines Fact sheet - A quick guide to what you need to knowAlex Clapson
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Children need to be able to rely upon their Foster Carers / Social Workers / & other trusted adults, however, too often, these people change with regular frequency which adds to the challenges for children to open up & tell a trusted adult if they have concerns or feel vulnerable.
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Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in Relationships: Making Legislation Work M...IBB Law
Mention domestic abuse and many will immediately think of visible bruises, scars and marks on a victim. Yet domestic abuse is not only physical. Psychological, emotional and financial abuse are all types of domestic abuse categorised under coercive or controlling behaviour. Each can result in a victim being isolated from their friends and family; being controlled over aspects of their everyday life, such as where they can go, who they can see, what they can wear and when they can sleep; and controlling their finances.
For more information on the topic raised in this report please contact IBB Law's Family and Matrimonial legal experts via the link below:
https://www.ibblaw.co.uk/service/family-matrimonial
Divorce and Matrimonial Team
IBB Law
The Bury
Chesham, Buckinghamshire
HP5 1JE
Tel: 03456 381381
This document summarizes a presentation about missing persons investigations and ambiguous loss. The presentation focuses on community collaboration, ambiguous loss, and missing persons investigations based on the presenter's lived experience. It discusses how police and victim services can collaborate across many regions. It defines ambiguous loss and compares it to traditional loss. It provides statistics about missing persons patterns in Canada. It also discusses challenges for families of missing persons and how improved communication between police and families can help. The presenter shares what helped her cope and lessons learned from her experience with her missing son Daniel.
Read Me FirstCJA374 Version 32Week Two Read Me FirstPol.docxmakdul
Read Me First
CJA/374 Version 3
2
Week Two Read Me First
Police and the Community
Introduction
You have now been exposed to the basic structure of the juvenile justice system. Essentially the system is thought of as the police, probation officers, juvenile judges, the juvenile court, and juvenile corrections. This week will focus specifically on how police are involved in the juvenile justice system. The role of policing in working with juveniles varies in many ways, and those distinctions are important to your understanding of the juvenile justice system.
This Week in Relation to the Course
This week you are introduced to the wide variety of non-system alternatives. That is, those programs that are not part of the governmental agency system, but that manage to touch the lives of most young people and their families who find themselves at the edge of the formal system. These programs are generally referred to as prevention or intervention efforts. Certainly, it is cheaper to keep a crime from occurring in the first place and almost as cheap to ensure that a youth does not let non-law-abiding behavior become a pattern. The difficulty with many of these programs is proving that they work. It is sometimes even more difficult to prove to legislators that state dollars need to be spent at the front end of the system to avoid spending money on the most expensive alternative: incarceration.
Interestingly, the most seemingly rigid component of the system is in many instances the most flexible and informal: the police. Police have tremendous discretion and quantitatively have the most personal contact with young people engaging in at-risk behaviors. The police most often make the decision to have a strong talk with a juvenile or to refer the youth to a juvenile court.
Discussion of a Key Point, Thread, or Objective
· Prevention
· Accountability
· best practices
· CHINS
· community policing
· restorative policing
· sealing records
· divestiture
Practical Applications and Questions
1. In what ways have you observed or experienced the use or abuse of police discretion?
2. How can expanding the rights of youth often cause the system to become tougher?
How Tools, Readings, and Simulations Help Solidify Concepts
While police discretion most often positively impacts the future of youths, it can also be negative given the particular officer’s predisposition to the type of youth or type of behavior being dealt with. Status offenders are a case in point. Technically, status offenders are nondelinquent youths: runaways, truants, or those possessing or consuming alcohol. Efforts are nearly always made to keep these young people out of the official system of detention and correctional incarceration. If however, the youth is not responding to nonsecure placement, then the police have the discretion to elevate the behavior into a delinquent class, such as trespassing, shoplifting, or vandalism. Then, the status offender may be placed in secure confin ...
1) The document discusses a study called NISMART-2 that aimed to provide national estimates of missing children in the United States by surveying households, juvenile facilities, and law enforcement.
2) NISMART-2 defined a missing child as one who was either missing from their caretakers ("caretaker missing") or missing from their caretakers and reported to authorities for help locating them ("reported missing").
3) The study found that a child can become missing for various reasons such as running away, being abducted, or due to miscommunications, and that determining how many children are truly missing is a complex problem with no single, straightforward answer.
This document is a report on research into support services for young people aged 11-19 in Hampshire who have experienced domestic abuse. It was commissioned by the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner. The report includes a literature review on domestic abuse and young people, an examination of current support services in Hampshire, examples of support from other areas, and findings from consultation with professionals, formerly abused adults, and young people with experiences of abuse. The report concludes with recommendations to improve support for young victims of domestic abuse in Hampshire.
This document discusses online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. It finds that 2 in 10 children communicate online with strangers and are bullied online, and 2 in 10 are vulnerable to online sexual abuse. Risks include communicating with strangers, bullying, losing money or personal information online. The document recommends parental education, community awareness campaigns, strengthening legal protections, and providing support for child victims and their families.
Child neglect is a serious problem that negatively impacts children's well-being and development. It is defined as the failure to meet a child's basic needs and can include neglecting medical, psychological, or developmental needs. Children who are neglected often suffer physically and emotionally and may struggle as adults. Achieving the goal of ending child neglect requires raising awareness about reporting abuse, educating the public on signs of abuse and neglect, and providing rehabilitation services for victims and abusive parents.
CRJ 320Suicide and Elder Abuse Please respond to the follow.docxcrystal5fqula
This document discusses two topics: suicide concealment and elder abuse. For the first topic, the document analyzes reasons why family members may conceal a suicide, such as to avoid criminal charges, insurance issues, or feelings of embarrassment, anger or guilt. It recommends that law enforcement fully investigate possible suicide crimes by interviewing all involved parties. For the second topic, the document discusses why elder abuse often goes unreported, such as facilities trying to avoid trouble or seniors feeling ashamed. It suggests citizens and family members speak up about any suspected abuse and remove elders from abusive situations.
This article profiles Detective Greg MacAleese and his successful career in law enforcement. It describes how he solved a murder case in 1976 at a gas station in Albuquerque, New Mexico through diligent investigative work. This included interviewing over 100 witnesses and following up on small leads. His persistence led to identifying the suspect and securing a conviction, showing the importance of not giving up on a case. The article highlights how Detective MacAleese's determination and work ethic made him a respected member of the police force over his decades-long career.
This report summarizes views gathered from community members on improving public confidence in the Metropolitan Police in London. It identifies four main issues that contribute to a lack of public confidence: 1) unreasonable stop and searches, 2) a lack of integration between police and communities, 3) a lack of police accountability, and 4) unreliable police statistics. The report proposes solutions for each issue, including improved training for officers, more community engagement initiatives, clarifying the definition of "reasonable suspicion", empowering community groups to monitor police data and complaints, and working more closely with community organizations. The overall aim is to rebuild trust between the police and the diverse communities in London through more sensitive, community-focused policing.
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Running head: IDENTIFYING THE POLICY PROBLEM 1
IDENTIFYING THE POLICY PROBLEM 5Identifying the Policy Problem
Unit 3 Assignment 1
January 30, 2020
Identifying the Policy Problem
Child abuse takes place in all parts of the world and has been a common problem that can be mentally, emotionally, sexually, and even physically. Indiana has been one of the most common states that report child abuse in the year 2017. Indiana has been among the many states that have reported the high rates of child abuse. There were around 29,000 cases of child abuse in Indiana. Old people in Indiana were reported to have molested their granddaughters, and other many cases still under investigation. The interviews that have been conducted on both male and female suspects showed that the warrant had been issued for their arrest. Many have been arrested and charged with the issue of child abuse. Many have been however building shortly after they have been arrested.
The victims advocate that they been kept safe since the crimes that they have been charged with being exposed. The forensic interview that they have been subjected to entailed a detailed conversation about the entire alleged crime, which is either to corroborate or disprove the entire case or the allegations (Clark, 2017). The interview that took place in the Indiana Department of the children's service entails speaking with the immediate family so that they can be able to talk about the safety of the children molested.
The law enforcement agencies are issuing a warrant to the suspects, while the victims are advocating for them to put place by the DCS. They will need to have developed the safety plan for all the children that are abused. They are also expected to answer some of the questions that are in regard to the case from the family and what action is to be taken in regard to the interventions that are required to the victims. The crime takes the easy target, or the victims who are ready to abuse or they lack parents or do not have the guardian.
In most cases, the granddaughters are mostly the good target from their grandfathers. No one can be sensing there is a danger, or there is anything that is happening to the children. The old people perceive them as the vulnerable target, and they are also accessible to them any time. The many grandfathers who abuse the children have the opportunity and the motivation to offend the victims that are lacking parental care at the same time looking for the girls whom they abuse. From the studies that are being done, it shows that the abuse that is done on the children is random and they are premediated.
Because of the nature of the abuse, it shows that the people who abuse the children are the people who know very well about the children and their parent's routine as well (Clark, 2017). They know when the children are alone and when they can know them, and hence that makes them conduct such acts. They can be able to relate to the patterns that they .
Running head IDENTIFYING THE POLICY PROBLEM1IDENTIFYING THE .docxjeanettehully
Running head: IDENTIFYING THE POLICY PROBLEM 1
IDENTIFYING THE POLICY PROBLEM 5Identifying the Policy Problem
Unit 3 Assignment 1
January 30, 2020
Identifying the Policy Problem
Child abuse takes place in all parts of the world and has been a common problem that can be mentally, emotionally, sexually, and even physically. Indiana has been one of the most common states that report child abuse in the year 2017. Indiana has been among the many states that have reported the high rates of child abuse. There were around 29,000 cases of child abuse in Indiana. Old people in Indiana were reported to have molested their granddaughters, and other many cases still under investigation. The interviews that have been conducted on both male and female suspects showed that the warrant had been issued for their arrest. Many have been arrested and charged with the issue of child abuse. Many have been however building shortly after they have been arrested.
The victims advocate that they been kept safe since the crimes that they have been charged with being exposed. The forensic interview that they have been subjected to entailed a detailed conversation about the entire alleged crime, which is either to corroborate or disprove the entire case or the allegations (Clark, 2017). The interview that took place in the Indiana Department of the children's service entails speaking with the immediate family so that they can be able to talk about the safety of the children molested.
The law enforcement agencies are issuing a warrant to the suspects, while the victims are advocating for them to put place by the DCS. They will need to have developed the safety plan for all the children that are abused. They are also expected to answer some of the questions that are in regard to the case from the family and what action is to be taken in regard to the interventions that are required to the victims. The crime takes the easy target, or the victims who are ready to abuse or they lack parents or do not have the guardian.
In most cases, the granddaughters are mostly the good target from their grandfathers. No one can be sensing there is a danger, or there is anything that is happening to the children. The old people perceive them as the vulnerable target, and they are also accessible to them any time. The many grandfathers who abuse the children have the opportunity and the motivation to offend the victims that are lacking parental care at the same time looking for the girls whom they abuse. From the studies that are being done, it shows that the abuse that is done on the children is random and they are premediated.
Because of the nature of the abuse, it shows that the people who abuse the children are the people who know very well about the children and their parent's routine as well (Clark, 2017). They know when the children are alone and when they can know them, and hence that makes them conduct such acts. They can be able to relate to the patterns that they ...
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Maureen has been advocating for families of missing persons since her son Daniel went missing in 2011. She realized there was a lack of resources and support for families in her situation. Since then, she has worked to raise awareness and introduce legislation to help families of missing loved ones. Some key milestones include Ontario passing a Missing Persons Act in 2019 and ongoing efforts for a national missing persons strategy and framework in Canada. Maureen continues her advocacy work in tribute to Daniel and others still missing, but notes more legislative changes and support services are still needed to ensure consistency and justice for all families with missing loved ones.
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The document discusses a study on juvenile delinquency in a community. The author distributed questionnaires to investigate the causes of juvenile delinquency in the area. Most of the respondents were male between the ages of 17-19. The findings showed that lack of family support led many juveniles to use drugs and engage in illegal activities. The recommendation is for communities to provide youth programs and counseling to help prevent juvenile delinquency.
The study investigated reasons for criminal behavior in young people using a sample of 1957 students aged 14-15 from schools in Peterborough. Data was collected through questionnaires completed by 92% of students and interviews with 20% about their weekly activities. The study found that 45% of males and 31% of females had committed at least one crime, with frequent offenders committing a variety of crimes. Individuals who truanted from school, used drugs/alcohol, had weak family bonds and low parental monitoring were more likely to engage in criminal behavior.
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II. Practitioners reported difficulties in identifying and protecting victims due to a lack of formal monitoring, training, and inconsistent use of protocols. Risk factors were rarely assessed and children were not believed at times.
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go, who they can see, what they can wear and when they can sleep; and controlling their finances.
For more information on the topic raised in this report please contact IBB Solicitors family and matrimonial legal experts via the link below:
https://www.ibblaw.co.uk/service/family-matrimonial
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Tel: 03456 381381
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Week Two Read Me First
Police and the Community
Introduction
You have now been exposed to the basic structure of the juvenile justice system. Essentially the system is thought of as the police, probation officers, juvenile judges, the juvenile court, and juvenile corrections. This week will focus specifically on how police are involved in the juvenile justice system. The role of policing in working with juveniles varies in many ways, and those distinctions are important to your understanding of the juvenile justice system.
This Week in Relation to the Course
This week you are introduced to the wide variety of non-system alternatives. That is, those programs that are not part of the governmental agency system, but that manage to touch the lives of most young people and their families who find themselves at the edge of the formal system. These programs are generally referred to as prevention or intervention efforts. Certainly, it is cheaper to keep a crime from occurring in the first place and almost as cheap to ensure that a youth does not let non-law-abiding behavior become a pattern. The difficulty with many of these programs is proving that they work. It is sometimes even more difficult to prove to legislators that state dollars need to be spent at the front end of the system to avoid spending money on the most expensive alternative: incarceration.
Interestingly, the most seemingly rigid component of the system is in many instances the most flexible and informal: the police. Police have tremendous discretion and quantitatively have the most personal contact with young people engaging in at-risk behaviors. The police most often make the decision to have a strong talk with a juvenile or to refer the youth to a juvenile court.
Discussion of a Key Point, Thread, or Objective
· Prevention
· Accountability
· best practices
· CHINS
· community policing
· restorative policing
· sealing records
· divestiture
Practical Applications and Questions
1. In what ways have you observed or experienced the use or abuse of police discretion?
2. How can expanding the rights of youth often cause the system to become tougher?
How Tools, Readings, and Simulations Help Solidify Concepts
While police discretion most often positively impacts the future of youths, it can also be negative given the particular officer’s predisposition to the type of youth or type of behavior being dealt with. Status offenders are a case in point. Technically, status offenders are nondelinquent youths: runaways, truants, or those possessing or consuming alcohol. Efforts are nearly always made to keep these young people out of the official system of detention and correctional incarceration. If however, the youth is not responding to nonsecure placement, then the police have the discretion to elevate the behavior into a delinquent class, such as trespassing, shoplifting, or vandalism. Then, the status offender may be placed in secure confin ...
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3) The study found that a child can become missing for various reasons such as running away, being abducted, or due to miscommunications, and that determining how many children are truly missing is a complex problem with no single, straightforward answer.
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IDENTIFYING THE POLICY PROBLEM 5Identifying the Policy Problem
Unit 3 Assignment 1
January 30, 2020
Identifying the Policy Problem
Child abuse takes place in all parts of the world and has been a common problem that can be mentally, emotionally, sexually, and even physically. Indiana has been one of the most common states that report child abuse in the year 2017. Indiana has been among the many states that have reported the high rates of child abuse. There were around 29,000 cases of child abuse in Indiana. Old people in Indiana were reported to have molested their granddaughters, and other many cases still under investigation. The interviews that have been conducted on both male and female suspects showed that the warrant had been issued for their arrest. Many have been arrested and charged with the issue of child abuse. Many have been however building shortly after they have been arrested.
The victims advocate that they been kept safe since the crimes that they have been charged with being exposed. The forensic interview that they have been subjected to entailed a detailed conversation about the entire alleged crime, which is either to corroborate or disprove the entire case or the allegations (Clark, 2017). The interview that took place in the Indiana Department of the children's service entails speaking with the immediate family so that they can be able to talk about the safety of the children molested.
The law enforcement agencies are issuing a warrant to the suspects, while the victims are advocating for them to put place by the DCS. They will need to have developed the safety plan for all the children that are abused. They are also expected to answer some of the questions that are in regard to the case from the family and what action is to be taken in regard to the interventions that are required to the victims. The crime takes the easy target, or the victims who are ready to abuse or they lack parents or do not have the guardian.
In most cases, the granddaughters are mostly the good target from their grandfathers. No one can be sensing there is a danger, or there is anything that is happening to the children. The old people perceive them as the vulnerable target, and they are also accessible to them any time. The many grandfathers who abuse the children have the opportunity and the motivation to offend the victims that are lacking parental care at the same time looking for the girls whom they abuse. From the studies that are being done, it shows that the abuse that is done on the children is random and they are premediated.
Because of the nature of the abuse, it shows that the people who abuse the children are the people who know very well about the children and their parent's routine as well (Clark, 2017). They know when the children are alone and when they can know them, and hence that makes them conduct such acts. They can be able to relate to the patterns that they .
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Running head: IDENTIFYING THE POLICY PROBLEM 1
IDENTIFYING THE POLICY PROBLEM 5Identifying the Policy Problem
Unit 3 Assignment 1
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Identifying the Policy Problem
Child abuse takes place in all parts of the world and has been a common problem that can be mentally, emotionally, sexually, and even physically. Indiana has been one of the most common states that report child abuse in the year 2017. Indiana has been among the many states that have reported the high rates of child abuse. There were around 29,000 cases of child abuse in Indiana. Old people in Indiana were reported to have molested their granddaughters, and other many cases still under investigation. The interviews that have been conducted on both male and female suspects showed that the warrant had been issued for their arrest. Many have been arrested and charged with the issue of child abuse. Many have been however building shortly after they have been arrested.
The victims advocate that they been kept safe since the crimes that they have been charged with being exposed. The forensic interview that they have been subjected to entailed a detailed conversation about the entire alleged crime, which is either to corroborate or disprove the entire case or the allegations (Clark, 2017). The interview that took place in the Indiana Department of the children's service entails speaking with the immediate family so that they can be able to talk about the safety of the children molested.
The law enforcement agencies are issuing a warrant to the suspects, while the victims are advocating for them to put place by the DCS. They will need to have developed the safety plan for all the children that are abused. They are also expected to answer some of the questions that are in regard to the case from the family and what action is to be taken in regard to the interventions that are required to the victims. The crime takes the easy target, or the victims who are ready to abuse or they lack parents or do not have the guardian.
In most cases, the granddaughters are mostly the good target from their grandfathers. No one can be sensing there is a danger, or there is anything that is happening to the children. The old people perceive them as the vulnerable target, and they are also accessible to them any time. The many grandfathers who abuse the children have the opportunity and the motivation to offend the victims that are lacking parental care at the same time looking for the girls whom they abuse. From the studies that are being done, it shows that the abuse that is done on the children is random and they are premediated.
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1. DRAFT Missing Persons - Police Process Recommendations
Based on Real Life Experiences from Families with Missing Loved Ones
Preparedby:MaureenTrask On: May 22, 2019 Page 1 of 7
Purpose
This report has been prepared for two specific purposes:
1. To inform the Independent Civilian Review of Missing Persons, Toronto.
2. To inform a national Missing Persons Framework across Canada.
My gratitude goes out to the families who have kindly taken time to share their input and
experience that shapes these recommendations. My hope is that this will result in real positive
action, real change to help find missing persons.
Families who had or still have a missing loved one want a voice in shaping the necessary
changes in the missing person process. Their lived experience in dealing with the system and
Police dealings is challenging. Navigating what little standard system is in place, along with
minimal guidance and information for families, is a definite gap and hinderance. Without
families knowing what is expected of them and without a common understanding of their role
versus Police, we are instituting an unhealthy environment where frustration and even anger
develops, resulting in negative experiences and fractured relationships.
Background
I’m an advocate for Families with Missing Loved Ones with lived experience. After 3 ½ years,
partial remains of my son Daniel were found, thanks to the Michigan Backcountry SAR Team.
My uncertainty (Ambiguous Loss, Dr. Pauline Boss) is over but, so many other families are
living without answers. Many go through decades of uncertainty and even die never knowing
what happened to their missing loved one.
Through my experience I was shocked to learn that there are limited supports for families and
no national framework/policy for Missing Persons or standard Police processes. This leaves
even more uncertainty in the public as to how missing person cases are handled and how big a
social issue it presents in our communities. Since statistics are not held nationally, it’s difficult to
know if we are doing better, worse or staying the same when it comes to the frequency of
Missing Persons over time. Without a benchmark, it’s difficult to effectively measure. Although
there is research being done in countries who have now implemented a Missing Persons
Framework, very little is occurring in Canada.
To honour Daniel’s memory and in support of the families, I actively champion for needed
changes when it comes to Missing Persons. Efforts to secure meaningful legislation includes: a
Missing Persons Act in Ontario, a Missing Persons Day in Canada, a Silver Alert Strategy in
Canada, a standard Missing Persons Police Process, and a Missing Persons Policy/Framework
across Canada. Efforts to raise public awareness and build capacity for family supports are
also key priorities.
Recommendations
With no standard Police process for handling Missing Person cases, I have taken on the task of
gathering input from families who also have firsthand lived experience in challenges and
uncertainty. This information has been reviewed and consolidated, resulting in specific
recommendations. These recommendations are anticipated to make improvements for families
who are still on this journey or those who may have a missing loved one in the future. Without
transparent and consistent process, there is no trust or reliability in the system.
2. DRAFT Missing Persons - Police Process Recommendations
Based on Real Life Experiences from Families with Missing Loved Ones
Preparedby:MaureenTrask On: May 22, 2019 Page 2 of 7
In requesting input, families were asked to consider four specific missing persons subject areas:
1. Reporting, 2. Investigations, 3. Searches, and 4. Communications. Additional areas were
identified for 5. Training, and 6. Media. Following are the consolidated results from the input.
1. Missing Persons Reporting.
1.1. Take the Report. When someone reports a missing person, a report must be taken
immediately by Police. There is no waiting period, this is a myth. The process must
ensure that a report is taken. Families must be believed and not turned away or told to
report it to another jurisdiction. This is very frustrating and confusing for families. It’s a
simple process that needs to be followed consistently.
1.2. Centralize all Missing Persons Cases. In Jan. 2013 the RCMP launched a new
public website for missing persons and unidentified remains. However, the files posted
online represent only a “sampling” of all the cases out there. It is not evident how many
persons are missing since it’s not a complete compilation and no national authority is
responsible for providing this number. To ensure fairness and consistency for all
families that report their missing loved ones, are file should be posted on the Canada's
Missing Public Website within a specified timeframe. If not, there must be mutual
agreement between the family and Police, documenting the reason it was decided to
not put it on. There is already uncertainty in the public about how many people are
actually missing in Canada, representing an unrealistic low number. A centralized
process would help to eliminate much of that uncertainty. Of course, national
accountability for this and a standard procedure would need to be established.
1.3. Provide Missing Statistics. With the new NCMPUR Operations in place through the
RCMP, there is now an Annual Factsheet (2018) giving a national breakdown of
missing persons reports by province, age (child or adult), sex, and probable cause.
This is a good start and standardization of input continues to evolve. It’s important to
note that the fact sheet does not provide actual number of missing persons, but instead
relies on missing person transaction counts from the CPIC System using an algorithm
to remove duplicates (repeat runaways, jurisdiction changes). The MMIW reviews have
brought to light the discrepancy in number of their missing loved ones on multiple
occasions. So, it’s important that Missing Person cases are reported to the Police, even
though some families feel intimidated or mistrust Police and don’t trust the process.
There is no time limit as to when a case must be reported.
2. Missing Persons Investigations.
2.1. Take the Family Seriously. Families need to know they are taken seriously and not
being brushed off. Police Training is critical as is rules of conduct based on professional
standards. Police must ensure no biases, stereotyping or systemic racism come into the
investigation process, not making assumptions or jumping to conclusions without proper
investigation. Further, families need to be believed first and proven otherwise if
necessary. See more information under Training below.
2.2. Deliver Equivalent Services. Missing children cases are taken seriously and
investigated in a timely manner. The process for handling missing children, including
the Amber Alert is well established and understood. There are also national agencies
offering support services for families with missing children. However, when it comes to
missing adults there is still the archaic conclusion that the missing person is an adult
and has the right to choose to go missing. In the case of missing adults, there is no
3. DRAFT Missing Persons - Police Process Recommendations
Based on Real Life Experiences from Families with Missing Loved Ones
Preparedby:MaureenTrask On: May 22, 2019 Page 3 of 7
national support agencies for families. If the family feels the disappearance is out of
character for their missing loved one, then an investigation must always be conducted
to prove, one way or the other. To make a conclusion without an investigation, it is not
appropriate or just for any missing person case.
2.3. Answer Calls. When calls are made to the investigating officer, but not returned,
families feel ignored and abandoned. Either Police should have timely call back or a
one number where there will be a real live person to talk with.
2.4. Record all Interactions. Accurate record taking is imperative to ensure a proper trail.
Often families who have long term cases, are dealing with changing investigative
officers over time with missing information on file. This is frustrating to families, even
retraumatizing to have to learn that information and/or evidence is lost or missing. All
conversations with families should be recorded in the file. Technology is helping, but,
case file details are often not shared across jurisdictions.
2.5. Follow-up on Leads. Leads can come into Police directly, through their investigation,
from Crime Stoppers or from the public. All leads need to be taken seriously,
particularly if from friends or families close to or last seen with the missing person.
Each piece of new information could be a new lead. In the case of families, many felt
dismissed, being put off or ignored by police. If it’s a caseload issue, this needs to be
addressed head on. Families should be made aware that they should not try to be their
own investigator, especially when given information from an unknown person through
social media. Again, families should pass on any information they have and let the
police do their investigative work.
2.6. Explain Appeals and Rewards. Sometimes appeals and rewards are made to the
public by Police to acquire new leads. It’s important that these options are discussed
with the families so that they understand how and why these tools for Police are used.
Families often feel that there is inconsistency and unfair use without consistent
utilization. To remove misunderstanding or mistrust, this needs to be explained so
families are given the opportunity to ask questions and understand.
2.7. Proclaim a Missing Persons Act. This act (Schedule 7) was given Royal Assent by
Parliament on Mar. 8, 2018 and is awaiting final Regulations and in force proclamation.
This legislation means that every missing person’s case can be investigated by getting
access to personal information or locations to help investigations, where there is no
evidence of crime. This will ensure fair and consistent practices are followed for all
missing persons cases at the beginning of the investigation when time is critical. This
tool is what Police have been asking for but, must also be staffed and utilized to be
effective in helping to finding missing persons.
3. Missing Persons Searches.
3.1. Responsibility for Searching. Families expect their Police to execute searches to find
their missing loved ones where locations or sightings are known. The lines blur when
families feel they are on their own, since no searching is being done by Police. This
builds a wall if not discussed up front so responsibilities are clear. Families need to
know the options available to them (ground, water, air) and SAR teams available that
Police may call upon to assist. Typically, SAR Teams are only involved through
requests from Police.
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Based on Real Life Experiences from Families with Missing Loved Ones
Preparedby:MaureenTrask On: May 22, 2019 Page 4 of 7
3.2. Share Search Decisions. Families need to understand how Police determine if a
search is conducted or not. At a minimum, the decision to search or not needs to be
shared and understood by the family. If not, this creates a situation where families feel
they are left in the dark and must take action to do it themselves. This can lead to other
issues, including compromising the investigation or potentially resulting in injuries or
additional people going missing from the search.
3.3. Coordinate Searches. Part of the searching responsibility is coordinating search
logistics and execution. Where there are no active searches underway by Police, then
they should work with families who may want to bring in their own resources. An
example is where specialized SAR teams may be available in other jurisdictions, even
other countries with specialized skills or technology. I can speak firsthand of this,
working with the OPP and a specialized backcountry boots on the ground SAR team
from Michigan (MibSAR). Though we were treading on new territory in search
relationships with Police, we were able to work together to get searches coordinated
and documented through the coordinator. This was a more positive experience by
working in partnership with Police.
4. Missing Persons Communications.
4.1. Establish Communications. It’s important for families to have an agreed upon
communications schedule with Police, even if it’s just to hear that there are no changes
or new leads (what have they done, what do they plan to do next). Police need to be
the initiator at an agreed upon frequency. Families want to know their loved one isn’t
forgotten. This is also important when the investigative officer changes due to staff or
jurisdiction changes. This is now a mandatory requirement for the RCMP but, hasn’t
been expanded to other jurisdictions even though recommended as a best practise for
all.
4.2. Build Positive Relations. An environment of positive relations needs to be in play to
encourage and help maintain an open and collaborative relationship between families
and Police. Families are impacted not only with the experience of living with a missing
loved one (Ambiguous Loss, Dr. Pauline Boss), but also by an experience of
indifference and bias on the part of some Police. This is like any other relationship, if it
doesn’t start off positive, if it doesn’t address assumptions and concerns, the
relationship will be strained.
4.3. Earn Trust. An issue of lack of trust with Police was indicated by the majority of the
families who provided input. In the case of indigenous families there is evident mistrust.
Without open and regular communications, this is no surprise. In fact, I’ll go as far to
say that without open communications between families and Police, there will be no
opportunity to earn trust. Without 4.1 and 4.2 being addressed, there will be no trust.
4.4. Engage Community. Businesses, organizations and community workers want to help
when someone goes missing. Brampton Communication Protocol - Missing Persons ,
June 28, 2018 was developed between City and Police. It alerts employees when
someone is missing. This means there are more people aware of the missing person
with the goal that they may be found sooner. This could be a provincial and/or national
program to help find the missing in a supportive community manner.
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Based on Real Life Experiences from Families with Missing Loved Ones
Preparedby:MaureenTrask On: May 22, 2019 Page 5 of 7
5. Missing Persons Media.
5.1 Ensure Equal Opportunity. All families should be given equal opportunity for media
releases. Currently, Police decide if they will send out a media release, without
consulting with the family. Many families feel their case is not given the media attention
it needs. The family needs to be involved in the decisions about media attention.
Often, families must ensure their own media coverage, again at a very difficult and
emotional time for them. Media will often reach out to families only if the case is news
worthy, which again is a bias towards families. There needs to be a consistent process
giving equal opportunity to all families, hence more working together.
5.2 Establish Missing Persons Media Guidelines. Media reporters and journalists need
to put themselves in the shoes of families, understand the emotional journey
(Ambiguous Loss, Dr. Pauline Boss) before putting just "sensationalism" in the press.
They absolutely need ethical guidelines to remove harm to the families.
5.3 Eliminate the Word “Closure”. Media, police, public and even families often use the
word "closure" when conveying what is needed. Research is now showing that Closure
is a Myth even in the event of death. Families need answers, physical evidence and
resolution and are learning that there will never be “closure”.
5.4 Respect Family Privacy. Media attention is a double edge sword. Although the news
is out there, social media has made it a target for some families in a negative way. The
web sleuths, psychics, the ill informed, and in some case extortionists hound and prey
on families, disrespecting their privacy and causing much noise and heartache.
Families need an easy way of getting information out without bringing on negative
results. If there was a family media liaison role to assist, this would be helpful.
6. Missing Persons Training.
6.1. Establish an Objective Process. Many families said they felt unheard and dismissive
by Police. Police Training for handling missing person cases is critical as is their ethics
and conduct throughout the process. Police must learn to leave biases and
stereotyping out of the process, not making racial biases, assumptions or jumping to
their own conclusions without proper investigation undertaken.
6.2. Training for Police. Currently, there is minimal training regarding Missing Persons as
part of the Ontario Police College curriculum. This needs to change if we are to ensure
Police are equipped with the necessary skills to perform missing persons functions.
With limited resources, most Police jurisdictions do not have a dedicated Missing
Persons Unit; even large ones as Toronto, did not have a unit prior to June 2018.
6.3. Training for Families. Conversely, families need training/awareness about the
process and their role. Ideally, they would be given an Information Kit explaining the
process, their role, the role of Police and where they can get emotional support and/or
services.
6.4. Training for Others. It should be noted that training is not restricted to Police. Others
that need to understand their role are the judiciary, coroners, Police Service Boards,
agencies (Victim Services, Counselling and Support services) and legislative
representatives to name the obvious. To address missing as a social issue, all
stakeholders need to be engaged (Police, Education, Social Services, Attorney
General, Finance, Homelessness, Health).
6. DRAFT Missing Persons - Police Process Recommendations
Based on Real Life Experiences from Families with Missing Loved Ones
Preparedby:MaureenTrask On: May 22, 2019 Page 6 of 7
6.5. Leverage Resources. It makes sense that communities with greater population and
higher number of missing incidents will benefit from a dedicated, well trained Missing
Persons Unit. For those that have a lower number of incidents, there should be a
Centre of excellence or designated larger forces to can be called upon (fee for service)
to consult with and get resource assistance in a more cost-efficient manner.
In closing, the following information is included for background and reference purposes.
Excerpt from Families living with absence: Searching for missing people, Hester Parr and
Olivia Stevenson (Geographies of the Missing), ESRC, University of Glasgow, 2013
Learning Points
Good practice examples of partnership working in missing investigations should be
shared via police education and training.
It should be recognised that regular communication and updates via the use of single
points of contact or Family Liaison Officers (FLOs) constitute best practice in missing
person enquiries.
Police officers should agree regular call times for news sharing with families, and in
long-term cases, they should call every few months for updates and information
sharing.
Working in partnership with families can produce benefit and value added to police
investigations and working with families should be more than ‘managing
expectations’.
The Missing People charity should continue to provide a range of advice literature for
families about emotional and practical support services but, increase provision about
planning for return/reconnection and memory work.
Recommendations
Consultation with families of missing people should be at the heart of service
development and planning in relation to missing issues and guidance.
The police have a role in reducing experiences of trauma in missing situations by
promoting family partnership work and new guidance could take account of this role.
Police and family investigation strategies should be managed in relation to one
another and not just in parallel.
Police officers should plan for medium and long-term missing investigations to involve
a sharing of search tasks with families as part of active partnership work.
Provision of empathetic and clear communication and liaison pathways between the
police and families of missing people is a key area in need of standardisation and
improvement in the UK.
7. DRAFT Missing Persons - Police Process Recommendations
Based on Real Life Experiences from Families with Missing Loved Ones
Preparedby:MaureenTrask On: May 22, 2019 Page 7 of 7
Families in medium and long-term cases should be notified when officers change on
the case and should be introduced to new officers in a professional hand-over.
The appointment of local force ‘champions’ for long-term cases of missing people can
act in the interest of the family and promote local investment in case resolution.
The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), the UK Missing Person Bureau, and
Police Scotland should encourage police forces to inform the family members of
missing people about the range of support services available to them as standard.
Police officers could be required to carry an ‘aide memoire’ of best practice in missing
person cases, and the above agencies should evaluate this option.
The Missing People charity could increase awareness of its services by campaigning
for police use of an ‘aide memoire’ that requires all officers to pass on the details of
the charity in each missing persons case.
The Missing People charity could invest in on-going research relationships that
explore further the memory practices and experiences of living with missing loss,
amongst families of missing people.
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Report a Missing Person/Unidentified Remains Canada Gov.,NCMPUR, Aug. 2014
RCMP Revamp National Missing Persons Policy in Wake of Report, Global News, Oct. 10, 2014
National Missing Persons DNA Program, Canada Gov., NCMPUR, Mar. 2018
Obstruction of Justice: The Search for Truth on Canada’s Highway of Tears Ray Michalko,
Red Deer Press, Markham ON, July 14, 2016
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Missing Persons Investigations Course Catalogue Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN)
Centre for the Study of Missing Persons UK University of Portsmouth
Missing Person Investigation UK College of Policing, Authorised Professional Practice (APP),
Nov. 22, 2016
Evidence Based Approach to Missing Persons Investigation Ljiljana M-T, Ksenija B.
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