Aims & Purpose Background Theory How the Toolkit Works The Sentence Types of Prison NOMS Be Aware Behaviours Key Stages Arrest (Stage 1) Charge (Stage 2) Court (Stage 3) Starting the Sentence (Stage 4) First Visit (Stage 5) Serving the Sentence (Stage 6) Release (Stage 7)
Reflection
Charge - Stage 2
The details of the crime are identified, the truth is partially exposed. The potential impact is spelt out.
Understanding may be hampered by technical jargon.
Stage of change: Pre-contemplation
Interventions - Help the family to think through how they will respond to the impact of the partner entering custody. What resources do they have? Who can support them?
They may not want it now but you are helping them to be aware. You can re-visit support options later.
This is a time to listen to the children and hear what they understand and how they are processing the information. Observe any shock/trauma indicators.
Stop; ask who was present at the arrest? Are they showing signs of shock?
Stop; consider any new risks to the family from their neighbours and local community.
Look how the children are responding to the arrest?
Look for someone who can act as an 'appropriate adult' if the person being interviewed is a child or vulnerable adult.
Look; make sure if the person is bailed that they know when and where to go back and answer bail. This will be on the charge sheet given to the accused.
Look to see if any schools or other professionals working with the family can be notified.
Listen to identify who knows about the arrest, has anyone vital been missed out?
Listen to hear if there is a solicitor with the person.
