Learning aims

This resource will further your understanding of:

  • the pathway through the Criminal Justice System encompassing the stages of arrest, court, prison sentence and release
  • the voluntary sector services and resources that are available at each stage of the pathway
  • the roles and responsibilities at each stage of the pathway for:

a) Police officers
b) Social workers in children's services
c) Behavioural support workers
d) Sure Start children's centre staff
e) Probation officers