Information for related professionals

In order to achieve their objectives, appropriate adults need to work effectively with a range of professionals. The information below has been developed to support the development of effective working relationships.

Youth justice professionals

A guide for youth justice professionals who are managing appropriate adults and appropriate adult services (YJB & NAAN)
Local authority accommodation transfers under PACE s.38(6) Concordat on Children in Custody (Home Office)
Local authority accommodation: A guide to the legal framework for post-charge transfers of children (under 18 years) to local authority accommodation (NAAN)

Independent Custody Visitors

Independence of ICVs and AAs (NAAN & ICVA - accepted by PACE Strategy Board Oct 2017)
Guidance on effective working between ICVs and AAs (NAAN & ICVA)

Police

PACE Code changes - July 2018 (NAAN)
Authorised Professional Practice on Detention and custody (College of Policing)
Authorised Professional Practice on Children and young persons (College of Policing)
Authorised Professional Practice on Mental health, learning disabilities and other mental vulnerabilities (College of Policing)
Concordat on children in custody (local authority accommodation transfers) (Home Office)
Local authority acommodation transfers legislation flow-chart (NAAN)
Vulnerability Identification Card Schemes in use by police forces in England and Wales (NAAN)
DBS checks. A proportionate approach to vetting appropriate adults from organised schemes (NAAN)

Solicitors and legal representatives

Solicitors and legal representatives (NAAN)

All professionals

Professionals in the Criminal Justice System working with Offenders with Learning Disabilities (Department of Health) p.37

Youth justice professionals

Liaison and Diversion Services

Magistrates, district judges and court staff

Nurses and other healthcare professionals

Police

Solicitors and legal representatives

All professionals