1. Arrest

Police officer

1. Ensure there is a parent or carer to look after the child.

2. Contact local social services if there is no parent or carer.

3. Provide a helpline number to the family.

4. Record the number of children in the family.

5. Inform the Youth Offending Team, if a child is under 18.

Social work practitioner, children's service

1. Once contacted by police, open an existing or new case.

2. Obtain arrest details from the police.

3. Assess child protection/child-in-need issues.

4. Assess who is looking after the child.