Module 4 – Child-Sensitive Policing

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this chapter, police officers should be able to:

  1. Apply clear professional standards that prevent harm and protect children’s rights.
  2. Ensure safety, dignity and confidentiality in all child-related situations; and
  3. Organise station practice to support child protection responsibilities;

Module 4.1

Principles of Child-Sensitive Policing

Module 4.2

Professional Communication with Children

Module 4.3

Creating a Child-Sensitive Police Station Environment

Module 4.4

Conducting Child-Friendly Interviews

Module 4.5

Receiving and Recording Complaints Involving Children

Module 4.6

Handling Information and Protecting Confidentiality

Module 4.7

Coordination with Child Protection Authorities and Services
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