1. POLICE SCOTLAND LANARKSHIRE DIVISION SPECIALIST LIAISON OFFICERS

2. Context  REPEAT LAAC ABSCONDERS  CHILD VICTIMS  DOMESTIC ABUSE

3. Changes/Improvements  INTRODUCTION OF MISPER CO-ORDINATOR  INTRODUCTION OF S.P.O.C. LAAC/CARE HOMES  RETURN INTERVIEWS REGARDING MISSING CHILDREN  INTRODUCTION OF DEDICATED VICTIM SAFETY OFFICERS

4. Who is involved?  CONCERN HUB  MISPER CO-ORDINATOR  S.P.O.C./VICTIM SAFETY OFFICERS  D.A.I.U.  F.PU.  SPECIALIST DEPARTMENTS  OTHER DIVISIONS

5. The Human Factor OPERATION COTSWOLD

6. VICTIMOLOGY  Female’s aged 8 -13 years  Varying Ethnicities  Sporadic Social Work Dept involvement since birth  Parents have chaotic lifestyles  Parents have alcohol and emotional issues  Domestic Abuse / Violence between parents  Subject and siblings have resided in various LA Areas and attended various different schools throughout childhood

7. AVERAGE AGENCY CONTACT  7 Missing Person Reports  4 to 5 Child Protection Referrals  4 Disclosures made to Social Work Dept

8. Next Steps  OFFICERS IN PLACE  FULLY BRIEF ALL STAFF OF ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES  ADVISE PARTNERS  START AND REVIEW

9. “So What?”  INCREASED INFORMATION SHARING  EARLIER INTERVENTION  IMPROVE TRUST/RELATIONSHIPS  REDUCE RISK OF HARM/FEAR OF CRIME  IMPROVE SAFETY/WELLBEING  EDUCATION

10. Investment of Resources  MISPER CO-ORDINATOR  CONSTABLES  TRAINING  REDUCTION OF REPEAT OFFENEDERS/MISPERS MEANS REDUCTION IN ALL AGENCY RESOURCES

11. For More Information  DCI Paul Livingstone – 01698 483171  DS Natalie Cook – 01355 564062