1. Inspector James Royan, Lothian and Borders Police Christina Ramage, Team Leader, CJSW, HMP Perth WORKSHOP ONE POLICE, SOCIAL WORK AND PRISONS

2. “ Supporting the families of people involved in the criminal justice system – is it the Police’s job? –Section 17, The Police (Scotland) Act 1967 –Lothian and Borders Police – Prevention Strategy 2009-2012 –‘Community Wellbeing’ –United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

3. When do the Police come into contact with families? –During enquiries/investigations –Point of detention –Point of arrest –Period of custody –At court

4. Who are we dealing with? –Children at risk –Adults at risk What if they don’t fit into these categories?

5. Questions for discussion? –What could the police do to prevent distress to the family of a person being arrested? –Who could help the family at this early stage of the process? –The needs of the family v protecting the wider community – where does the balance lie? –The Cadder ruling – the principle of unintended consequences.