From 1 September, Child Action Northwest (CANW) will now support both young people and vulnerable adults in West Mercia custodies, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. The service will provide a CANW trained Appropriate Adult to attend a custody suite when a young person aged between 10-17 years or adult identified as vulnerable is detained, and their carer/s are unable or unwilling to attend.
The role of the Appropriate Adult is to safeguard the interests, rights, entitlements and welfare of children and vulnerable adults who are suspected of a criminal offence, ensuring that they are treated in a fair and just manner, and are able to participate effectively.Complete the application form
