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About Participating Agencies
YRIPP - Youth Referral and Independent Person Program |
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| Posted: Contact Name: Susan Hillman-Stoltz Contact Phone: 9285 4821 Contact Email: east@yripp.org.au Website: http://www.cmy.net.au/YRIPP/YRIPPHome Agency type Children & Youth Services Volunteering activities type Working with kids/youth, Counselling/mediation/advocacy About the agency Volunteers What does an Independent Person do? An Independent Person (IP) is a volunteer who is independent of the Criminal Justice System and supports young people during interviews with Police when a parent or guardian is unavailable. The Independent Person then refers young people to support services to reduce their chances of future offending. Independent Persons are trained in relevant police and legal processes as well as in working with Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse young people. MAJOR DUTIES • To attend local police stations as an Independent Person in interviews between police and young people under 18, as requested by Police. • To refer young people to appropriate health and welfare services using protocols developed by the program. • To complete documentation relating to individual interviews as required by the program YRIPP Local Coordinator and/or program evaluator • To participate in YRIPP team meetings • To participate in an independent evaluation of the program if required. Prior to undertaking duties as an Independent Persons, volunteers will be provided with training in the role of the Independent Person (legal issues and Police procedures), cultural diversity issues and referral processes for young people. Training will be approximately 26.5 hours and will involve some assessment. Vacancies VV10023 Independent Person - Support persons for young people More information Go to VV10023 Independent Person - Support persons for young people |
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