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What do I do when…?
A practical guide to the law for people who work with young people
What do I do when…? is a resource for anyone who works with young people aged 12–25. It aims to provide accessible information about the law to help youth workers feel more comfortable in their interactions with the law and the legal system. It details areas of the law that youth workers may come across in their work with young people and provides answers to common legal questions.
Topics covered include:
- Duty of care
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Reporting abuse
- Parents and guardians
- Working with police
- Court procedures
- Professional boundaries
- Complaints about workers
- Employment checks
- Banning clients from services
- Discrimination
- Alcohol and cigarettes
- Young people and sex
You can download a copy of the What do I do when…? publication here[PDF file 425kb].
Order copies of the What do I do when…? resource using this order form [PDF file 502kb].
Please take a few minutes to complete the What do I do when…? evaluation form too [PDF file 124kb]. Your feedback will help us improve the guide in the future.