Youth

Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Children Exposed to Violence Toolkit
Reducing Risks: An Executive's Guide to Effective Juvenile Interview and Interrogation
Policy Center Resources
See AllChild Abuse
Child abuse and neglect have been traditionally regarded as the principal responsibility of child protective services and social welfare agencies. However, research has demonstrated that a...
Children of Arrested Parents*
The arrest of a parent can have a significant impact on a child, whether or not the child is present at the time of the...
Interviewing and Interrogating Juveniles
The U.S. Supreme Court has recognized the emotional and developmental differences between adults and juveniles and the implications that this has on the conduct of...
Missing Children
Law enforcement agencies should expeditiously respond to and thoroughly investigate all reports of missing children without regard to jurisdiction, coordinate a response with the appropriate jurisdiction...
Resources
Law Enforcement Resources on Autism Spectrum Disorder
The resources below provide law enforcement with guidance on preparing for and responding to incidents involving missing children with autism.
Understanding Children on the Autism...
Considering Locative Technology in the Disability Community: Balancing Autonomy and Safety
This resource explores key considerations, including advantages and disadvantages, for locative technology to address wandering by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or dementia. It...
Resources on Developmental Disabilities
These resources discuss the importance of understanding developmental disabilities and highlight common encounters officers may have with individuals with developmental disabilities in the field.
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Support for the Incorporation of Critical Considerations for Patrol Response to Missing Children Incidents
Submitted by: Patrol and Tactical Operations Committee
PTOC.16.20
WHEREAS, it is the worst nightmare of every parent, guardian, and law enforcement agency to discover...