4. Release

Police officer

1. Liaise with probation officer prior to release over the case and any potential risks.

2. Attend MAPPA if violent or sex offender.

3. PPO.

Social work practitioner, children's service

1. Prepare child and family for release.

2. Contact probation officer (if sentence was over 12 months).

3. Offer ongoing family support for the children.

Behavioural support worker

1. Contact probation officer.

2. Continue supporting the child.

Sure Start children's centre staff member

1. Liaise with professionals working on the case.

2. Continue to offer support to the family.

3. Locate parenting programmes in the area.

Probation officer

1. Supervision of offenders on licence.

2. Contact other professionals involved in the case.

3. Ensure appropriate family contact assessing risk.

4. Attend MAPPA if violent or sex offender.

5. Contact the victim if it was a sexual or violent offence with conditions of release.