National Guidelines for agencies working with child witnesses
National Guidelines for agencies working with child witnesses
Being a witness in the criminal justice system is a highly stressful experience for children, and for the families/whānau supporting them.
These Guidelines express the commitment of agencies working with child witnesses to collectively ensure that each child witness, along with their family/whānau, receives the best possible service throughout their involvement in the criminal justice system, and that all possible steps are taken to minimise any negative impact experienced by them.
- Introduction
- Who is covered by these Guidelines?
- Principles for engaging with child witnesses
- Legislative framework
These Guidelines are also available in te reo Māori
Final-Guidelines.pdf
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