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HSSW 504 Assignment 1 Submission

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DUE DATE: Is displayed at the bottom of this page

Word Count: 2,500 words

Task:Read the following scenario and then answer the questions below

Millie is a 15 y/o Aboriginal young person who is also from Manfred Harbour. She goes to school with Richie and Ken. She finds herself being interviewed by police after being accused for stealing goods from an electrical store.

You work at the local youth centre as a support worker. You have known Millie for some time and have been supporting her in attending TAFE because she wants to be a mechanic. Her father works away from home in a mine in QLD and her mother is finding it very difficult to cope with four small children. A few weeks ago Millie moved out of home because, she said, it was “too stressful”.

You receive a phone call from the police informing you that Millie had requested you as the responsible adult during the police interview. You agree to Millie’s request.

During the interview, Millie remains silent and reveals nothing. The police officer bangs the table hard and throws her arms in the air shouting “just admit you did it Millie and you’ll get off lightly with a youth conference”. She storms out of the room and says to you “talk some sense into her”.

1. Under Section 13 of theChildren (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987(NSW), a statement given to police by a child cannot be admitted in evidence unless a responsible adult was present at the time the statement was given. What is your role as the responsible adult, and why is this role important?

2. Explain how the concept of due process would inform your actions.

3. Identify the steps you would take to ensure due process is upheld and give reasons for your answer.

4. Identify the legislative options available to the police for dealing with this matter and critically evaluate what these might mean for Millie.

5. Identify the ethical issues that could be involved in carrying out your role.

Submission status

Submission status	No attempt
Grading status	Not graded
Due date	Sunday, 10 April 2018, 11:59 PM