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f. supply any statements, documents or other evidence in relation to the child that the Youth Advocate requests;

g. complete 3 copies of an arrest sheet and forward 2 copies to the Criminal Information Management Branch with a copy of any other paperwork in relation to the matter; and

h. attach the third copy of the arrest sheet to the brief of evidence and forwarded to the OIC City District Police Station, Patrol Branch for the attention of the Sergeant in Charge, Juvenile Aid Bureau, for transmission to the Youth Advocate.

6. At times members may become aware of children who may not

fall within the criteria established by the Childrens Services Act

1986, but are nonetheless apparantly at risk. Where these

situations arise, members shall submit a report through normal

channels outlining the circumstances, to the Sergeant in Charge,

Juvenile Aid Bureau. This measure will ensure that the child will

receive the attention of the Youth Advocate.

Interviewing Children as Witnesses

7. (1) Where a member has cause to interview a child for the purposes of obtaining a statement in connection with a serious offence the member shall ensure that:

(a) a parent of the child;

(b) a relative of the child acceptable to the child; or

is present before interviewing the child in respect of an offence, or causing the child to provide a statement in relation to an offence.

(2) Where a person nominated in the class of persons listed in

sub-section 7 (1) is the subject of an investigation into an alleged f,

offence, or is connected with the investigation in such a manner as

to make his/her presence inappropriate in the circumstances or is

not able to be present within two hours, after being requested,

then the Duty Superintendent shall be contacted.

(3) The duty Superintendent shall:

(a) speak with the child before the interview and satisfy himself or herself that it is not practicable to have a category of person listed in sub section (1) present;

(b) explain to the child the procedures to be followed in taking of statements and the likely outcome of providing a statement;

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