7.4 - Crime and other emergencies

Question 1

What should you do if the HS discusses a crime committed in the past?

Answer 1

Collect as much detail as possible while using CARE as normal

Talk to ISS after to determine if police is necessary

Question 2

If a crime or illegal activity is disclosed by the HS, what should you encourage them to do?

Answer 2

Call 000 in an emergency, or crime stoppers on 1800 333 000, or police assistance on 13 14 44

Question 3

What should you do after an interaction where a crime has been disclosed?

Answer 3

Document the interaction in detail

Take a brief break / debrief with ISS

Question 4

Crime Flowchart

Answer 4

Crime Flowchart

Question 5

When a past crime or possible future crime has been revealed, how should you act with the HS, and what steps should you take?

Answer 5

Still use CARE to attend to needs and engage in safety planning where possible and relevent.

Try to get HS name and location in case police are required

Document crime in detail

Encourage HS to contact police or crime stoppers

Be alert to safety throughout CARE