Police Scotland – Youth Engagement
Telephone:
101
Contact email:
NithsdaleCPT@scotland.police.uk,
AnnandaleandEskdaleCPT@scotland.police.uk,
StewartryCPT@scotland.police.uk,
Website:
Police Scotland
Address:
Community Policing Unit, Loreburn Street Police Station, Loreburn Street, Dumfries, DG1 1HP
Who the service is aimed at:
Youth Engagement officers look to support Children and Young people, their parents/guardians and the educational providers for Children and Young People.
Support provided:
The role of the Youth Engagement Officer is to support the educational learning of children and young people about Crime and The Law during the Children and Young Peoples schooling. These officers will also support schools with child protection concerns and investigate crimes that have been committed within schools.
Age range:
5 to 18 years.
Area covered:
There is a Youth Engagement Officer covering every secondary school within Dumfries and Galloway and these officers will also assist with supporting community officers covering primary schools.
Can an individual access the service directly, or do they need to be referred to it by another service – like a school, social worker, health practitioner for example?
Secondary Schools will have contact details for their Youth Engagement Officer. If any primary school or other partner is unsure who their Youth Engagement or local Community Officer is, they can contact any of the above e-mail address and this information will be provided.
How to make a referral (if applicable):
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Top tips for making a ‘good’ referral (if applicable):
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What needs to be in place before a referral is accepted (for example a Child’s Plan)?
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Is there a charge/fee for this service?
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If there is a charge/fee, is there funding available for this?
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