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Wednesday, 3 October 2023

Parents

Your child, crime and the legal system

Preventing your child from getting involved in crime

Advice on how to prevent your child getting into trouble with the law

If your child is arrested and charged

Information on your rights and your child's rights should they be arrested

What can happen to you if your child gets into trouble with the law

Find out what the courts can do to encourage better behaviour in children

Crime and justice (young people section)

The different types of crime that might affect young people and what happens if they are involved in crime

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