Module 7 - Interacting with Young People

Question 1

What are the broad influences that affect the relationship between police & youth

Answer 1

• The social background of people
• Constriction of social space
• Political & occupational pressure on police

Question 2

4 Risk factors related to young people?

Answer 2

• Family
• School/Education
• Community
• Individual/Person

Question 3

Punitive Justice

Answer 3

Focus on Punishment

Question 4

Restorative Justice

Answer 4

Parties come together

Question 5

Court Diversion

Answer 5

Diverting from court

Question 6

Adult Caution

Answer 6

Warning

Question 7

Youth Caution

Answer 7

Formal Process

Question 8

What are the alternatives for youth arrest?

Answer 8

• Warning – Street
• Cautions – police station
• Youth Justice Conference – There

Question 9

What is the first key principles?

Answer 9

Least restricted of sanction is to be used

Question 10

How many cautions can you give a kid?

Answer 10

3 for each offence

Question 11

Can a child under 10 years old be held criminal liable?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

What are some PCYC Fit for Programs?

Answer 12

• FITFORWORK
• FITFORCHANGE
• FITFORHOME
• FITTOSTRIVE
• FITTOLEARN
• FITTOGETHER
• FITFORSERVICE

Question 13

Indictable offences can be divided into two categories, what are they?

Answer 13

Serious and Minor

Question 14

How many cautions can only be issued to the same offender under the Young Offenders Act 1997 (NSW)

Answer 14

Three

Question 15

What are four, major risk factors associated with offending youth?

Answer 15

• Family neglect
• School performance
• Poverty
• Substance abuse

Question 16

Which of the following answers matches the criteria for a parent under the Young Offenders Act 1997 (NSW) is?

Answer 16

A person who has lawfully custody of a child

Question 17

The Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW) gives police the power to detain, search and transport the mentally ill in certain circumstances, what section is this?

Answer 17

Section 22

Question 18

What are the risk factors associated with youth as victims as crime?

Answer 18

• The type of area that people live in
• Personal characteristics
• Aspects of their lifestyle and upbringing

Question 19

Using appropriate discretion allows you to better fulfil your role, functions and duties by complying with The Oath of Office (OOO), statement of Values (SoV) and Code of Conduct and Ethics (CCE)

Answer 19

True

Question 20

How do you deal with conflict of interest?

Answer 20

a. Identify
b. Avoid
c. Report
d. Manage the conflict

Question 21

According to the Graffiti Control Act 2008 (NSW) Section 20(b), graffiti proceedings must commence no later then?

Answer 21

2 years

Question 22

When taking identification particulars from persons in custody, what Section of LEPRA 2002 supports this?

Answer 22

Section 133

Question 23

What impact does doli incapax have on an offender aged under the age of 10?

Answer 23

Offenders under the age of 10 years old cannot be charged with a criminal offence

Question 24

LEPRA 2002 Makes provision for the legal obligation towards vulnerable people when in police custody, what section?

Answer 24

Section 112

Question 25

How does the Young Offenders Act 1997 (NSW) define a child?

Answer 25

A person who is of or over the age of 10 and under 18 years of age

Question 26

What are the consequences of unauthorised access, use of disclosure of confidential information?

Answer 26

• Being charged criminally/convicted • Risking your job or your career prospects • Risk the safety of your colleagues and members of the public • Jeopardising an investigation • Losing the trust of your colleagues and the community

Question 27

Constriction of social space means?

Answer 27

Public space design favours commercial activity over social activity

Question 28

A CIN and or a FCAN can be issued to offenders under the age of 18 years?

Answer 28

False

Question 29

Which of the following are included in the three broad influences in police relationships with youth?

Answer 29

- Social background of the young person - Political and occupational pressure on police - Constriction of social space

Question 30

A warning must be given by the Court under the Young Offenders Act 1997 (NSW)

Answer 30

False