State pp Hasan mohamad jinna report in mhc msrj bench Police Response Protocol: Child Witnesses of Violent Crimes This document provides a step-by-step protocol for police off to after identifying a child witness of a violent crime, în accordance with SAW Scheme 2018, and state-level guidelines.

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State pp Hasan mohamad jinna report in marj bench / Police Response Protocol: Child Witnesses of Violent Crimes

This document provides a step-by-step protocol for police off to after identifying a child witness of a violent crime, în accordance with SAW Scheme 2018, and state-level guidelines.

1. Ensure Immediate Safety

Remove the child from the presence of the accused or hostile environment

Relocate temporarily to a child comfortable place of a relative/Childline partner NGO shelter, in the absence of family support.

Document in General Diary (GD) that the child has been identified as a vulnerable witness

2. Provide Emotional First Aid

Speak in a calm, reassuring manner.

Avoid repeated questioning at this stage.

Allow a parent, guardian, or neutral support person to be present.

3. Notify Child Protection Mechanisms

Call Childline 1098 immediately to trigger Child Welfare Committee (CWC) involvement

Inform the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) for assignment of a counsellor or social worker.

4. Arrange Initial Counselling

If distressed or showing trauma symptoms, request District Child Protection Unit psychologist, NGO counsellor, or hospital psychiatrist.

Ensure first counselling session before or soon after statement recording.

5. Record Statement Sensitively

Use child-friendly language.

Avoid showing the accused to the child.

Use video-recording or in-camera setting if possible.

Take one comprehensive statement to avoid repetition.

6. Apply for Protection & Support

If threat exists, apply under Witness Protection Scheme 2018 for safe accommodation or relocation.

If prolonged trauma expected, seek court direction for continued counselling during trial stage.

7. Document & Monitor

Record counselling referral details in GD.

Follow up with CWC/DCPU after each court hearing.: 8. Coordinate with Legal Services Authority

Request DLSA/SLSA to fund private counselling it government counsellors unavailable.

9. Prepare for Trial

Schedule testimony at Vulnerable Witnes Deposition Centre if available

Request video-link testimony if needed.

Ensure support person accompanies child in court.

Golden Rules for police

Minimise interviews avoid repeated retelling of traumatic events

Engage trained professionals early for counselling Prioritise safety and confidentiality.

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