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🚨JUST PUBLISHED! 🚨   📢 February’s edition of Scotland’s justice and social affairs magazine, 1919, is out now! Check out our latest exclusive news, analysis, and features for free here 👉https://lnkd.in/empwuEBB   In this month’s headlines:   🔺Nearly 60 attacks on frontline workers are recorded on average every day in Scotland. https://lnkd.in/e2kwdn6a 🏡Fears for rural policing with plan for new housing charge for officers. https://lnkd.in/eBGz6wjf 👮Police absences are on the rise amid concerns for mental health of officers. https://lnkd.in/e8U9e7X5 🚸Hundreds of children have been jailed while on remand. https://lnkd.in/eRBkSNyC 📸Dozens of speed cameras have been switched off. https://lnkd.in/eeHGWwCW   This month, our analysis reveals the shocking scale of physical attacks on frontline workers. The findings come as a police officer has been forced to leave her job due to the trauma of attending a crime where she and her colleague were attacked with a knife. NHS workers are enduring the largest number of violent incidents, suffering around 31 attacks per day in hospitals and health centres. Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, prison staff, shop workers, railway staff, and teachers are also among those on the front line who have been targeted.   We also report how police in Glasgow have warned they “will not be able to simply ignore” acts of criminality witnessed at the city’s safe consumption room for drugs, while users are being turned away from treatment due to an NHS staffing crisis in the Lothians.   In our topical spotlight, we examine the concerns over the definition of a ‘child’ amid proposed legislative reform, while former detective Tom Wood takes an exclusive look at Scotland’s enviable record in closing the oldest and coldest of murder cases, and a retired superintendent warns of the “detrimental” impact of losing a custody suite in the west of Scotland.   More than 100 days on since Jo Farrell took over as Police Scotland's Chief Constable, Alan Roden goes behind the headlines and reflects on the start of her tenure, and our monthly ‘viewpoint’ comes from The Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics and argues that the economic argument for grouse shooting does not dispense with the “moral objection”.   If you have a viewpoint you want to raise, please get in touch with us by emailing contact@1919magazine.co.uk.   With best wishes,   The 1919 team   #1919Magazine #Policing #Justice #SocialAffairs #ScotlandNews 🚓📰

San Francisco's understaffed and under-budgeted law enforcement has been a longstanding issue. Unfortunately, this has resulted in subpar investigations in cases involving domestic abuse. The public's trust in government has also taken a hit, leaving the community to fend for itself. The San Francisco Police Department has been facing a staffing shortfall for years, which has impacted its ability to patrol and investigate efficiently. Despite “ongoing efforts” to address these issues, as of 2023, the department still requires additional staff across various bureaus. The city is seeking solutions, including reallocating resources and civilianizing positions, to meet public safety needs. However, civilian or community-based organizations are also overwhelmed and underperforming. The Human Services Agency's Family and Children's Services, as well as many Family Resources providers, are unable to meet the needs of vulnerable people like women and children. It's clear that there's a pressing need for public safety solutions in San Francisco. Let's hope that the city can find a way to address these staffing challenges and provide the support and resources necessary for its citizens. #publicsafety #sanfrancisco #childlesscity #childabuseawareness #socialwork

9 Policing Principles To prevent crime and disorder, as an alternative to their repression by military force and severity of legal punishment. To recognize always that the power of the police to fulfill their functions and duties is dependent on public approval of their existence, actions and behavior, and on their ability to secure and maintain public respect. To recognize always that to secure and maintain the respect and approval of the public means also the securing of the willing cooperation of the public in the task of securing observance of laws. To recognize always that the extent to which the cooperation of the public can be secured diminishes proportionately the necessity of the use of physical force and compulsion for achieving police objectives. To seek and preserve public favor, not by pandering to public opinion, but by constantly demonstrating absolute impartial service to law, in complete independence of policy, and without regard to the justice or injustice of the substance of individual laws, by ready offering of individual service and friendship to all members of the public without regard to their wealth or social standing, by ready exercise of courtesy and friendly good humor, and by ready offering of individual sacrifice in protecting and preserving life. To use physical force only when the exercise of persuasion, advice and warning is found to be insufficient to obtain public cooperation to an extent necessary to secure observance of law or to restore order, and to use only the minimum degree of physical force which is necessary on any particular occasion for achieving a police objective. To maintain at all times a relationship with the public that gives reality to the historic tradition that the police are the public and that the public are the police, the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full-time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence. To recognize always the need for strict adherence to police-executive functions, and to refrain from even seeming to usurp the powers of the judiciary of avenging individuals or the State, and of authoritatively judging guilt and punishing the guilty. To recognize always that the test of police efficiency is the absence of crime and disorder, and not the visible evidence of police action in dealing with them.

The Power of Strong Community-Police Relationships This is Community Policing 101 but it is good to "go back to the basics" from time to time. Building strong community-police relationships is crucial for fostering trust, ensuring safety, and enhancing the quality of life in our neighborhoods. When police officers and community members work together, they create a partnership rooted in mutual respect and understanding. This collaboration leads to more effective problem-solving, increased transparency, and a shared, two-way commitment to addressing local concerns. Moreover, strong community-police relationships contribute to a more responsive law enforcement approach. When officers are familiar with the communities they serve, they can better identify and address specific needs and issues. This familiarity fosters a sense of accountability and responsiveness that benefits everyone. By investing in community outreach, educational programs, and regular interactions, we can create an environment where both officers and residents feel valued and heard. By working together, the police and the communities they serve can build safer, more connected communities that thrive on mutual respect and cooperation. "Police, at all times, should maintain a relationship with the public that gives reality to the historic tradition that the police are the public and the public are the police, the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full-time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence." - Sir Robert Peel #CommunityPolicing #Trust #Safety #Collaboration

Today, Torey Tipton and I published this op-ed in The Dallas Morning News. In it, we argue: 1️⃣ the number of trafficking victims in Texas recovered via the criminal justice system is a drop in the bucket of the thousands of victims that exist. Therefore, the state must invest in other approaches beyond prosecution to identify and support victims. 2️⃣ We propose universal screenings among vulnerable populations—especially vulnerable youth in the child welfare system—and a more robust coordinated response that scales the care coordination model across the state. 3️⃣ In order to do this, we must address the data privacy challenges that prevent agencies from sharing data with each other even when it might benefit a victim. Grateful to be working with an org like Allies Against Slavery that is systematically addressing human trafficking with data-driven, evidence-based, and partner-oriented approaches. #humantrafficking #humantraffickingawareness #humantraffickingprevention

🔍 **Narcissistic Triangulation in Family Court** Narcissists can manipulate family court dynamics, creating high-conflict situations. They use triangulation, involving solicitors, court officers, social workers, and children, to control and escalate conflict. 🔄 Solicitors and court officers can unknowingly advocate for the narcissist's cause. Social workers' empathy can be exploited, and children can suffer long-term psychological effects due to parental alienation. 👨👩👧👦 Recognising these tactics is crucial. It helps us focus on the welfare and best interests of the children involved, even in high-conflict situations. 🎯 Read more about this complex subject in our blog at https://lnkd.in/efUCDaeU #familylaw #narcissism #triangulation #familycourt #childwelfare

Agree that by any measure, current anti-human trafficking efforts are not working. The crime has never been more persistent or prevalent, even when slavery was legal. I think a balanced approach across all four "Ps" (Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, Partnerships) holds forth the most promise, however, many long standing issues need to be addressed in order to determine evidence-based responses, monitor progress with their implementation, and assess effectiveness. The primary issues include: reliable prevalence estimates for hidden populations; standardized assessment protocols for victim identification, classification, and reporting; and, as the article details, the sharing of victim information among various stakeholders. Not all traffickers are prosecuted under anti-trafficking statutes -- increasingly, prosecutors use knowledge and intent in evidence-based investigations (advertisements, hours, clientele, illegitimate licenses, etc) to link traffickers to co-occurring crimes (organized crime and financial) to avoid having to rely on the testimony of trafficking victims. Increasing universal screening for the child welfare system is a wonderful idea given DHHS/OIG (2022), In Five States, There Was No Evidence That Many Children in Foster Care Had a Screening for Sex Trafficking When They Returned After Going Missing https://lnkd.in/enFp5viG. See (Recommendation 2.4), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF,) Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) (2020), National Advisory Committee on the Sex Trafficking of Children and Youth in the United States: Best Practices and Recommendations for States https://lnkd.in/ejpb2tKZ

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act is a legislation in India that focuses on the care, protection, and rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law and children in need of care and protection. The act emphasizes the welfare and rights of children and seeks to ensure their proper development and reintegration into society. Definition of a Child: Defines a child as a person below eighteen years of age. Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs): Establishes JJBs to handle cases involving children in conflict with the law. Special Juvenile Police Units (SJPUs): Sets up SJPUs to ensure children's rights are protected during investigation. Juvenile Justice Homes (JJHs): Provides for JJHs to temporarily lodge children during legal proceedings. Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration: Emphasizes the rehabilitation and social reintegration of children in conflict with the law. Child Welfare Committees (CWCs): Establishes CWCs to address cases involving children in need of care and protection. Prohibition of Disclosing Identity: Prohibits the disclosure of children's identities to protect their privacy and rights. For assistance, reach out: ☎️ +91-98217-22565 ✉️ advocate@dhiti.co.in 🌐 www.dhiti.co.in #juvenilejustice #KnowYourRights #LegalKnowledge #Empowerment #lawfirm #lawyers #familylawyer #LegalExcellence #PremiumServices #UnlockSuccess #CorporateLaw #legaladvice #lawfirm #contractlaw #contractdrafting #lawyers #trademark #companylaw #startupadvisor

Articles like this are incredibly important - and well done Liana Buchanan and the Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare for raising them. But where is the new thinking about how to deal with this? Is there any social services sector that isn’t experiencing more or less the same challenges as Child Protection? CP is easy to criticise because it’s a statutory service and processes like PAEC rightly drive a level of transparency about attrition and vacancies - but which services are doing it better? And how? What are the vacancy and attrition rates in family services, family violence, disability, homelessness etcetera like? They are often pretty much the same - and the criticisms and responses quoted in this article are all the same too. More of the same won’t work. New ideas and models of workforce are needed. Jobs need to be redesigned. Layers of pointless tasks need to be stripped away. More diverse recruitment is needed. New roles created. Services need to be much more flexible and provided much earlier. New interventions that don’t require many more workers with even lower caseloads are needed. Where is this thinking happening? Not being critical - genuine questions. These are systemic, industry-wide challenges.

This article is sadly not a surprise about unallocated children to caseworker ratios. We are putting children at further risk for abuse and neglect under the care of the minister. We can do better and that starts with our staff recruitment and retention, supervision and training to support green workers, improve the ability for children to have an independent voice and further explore appropriate kinship and foster care options (I also note there is not enough foster carers nationally). This is a tough topic but one that needs further review on how we can do better as a country. There are plenty of advocates and working groups across Australia with this as a key area of focus. We need an improved working relationship with non government and government organisations to really make a difference. I have hope we can and will do better for our children and young people within this country.