Youth justice, Interventions
Planning for the Youth Court Te Kōti Taiohi o Aotearoa
Early preparation, thorough planning and collaboration are vital in supporting tamariki and rangatahi who appear in the Youth Court, Te Kōti Rangatahi or the Pasifika Court. We also engage with victims to consider their views and keep them informed.
Policy
Youth Court
When we are involved with the Youth Court, we need a good understanding of the court processes and how they relate to us and the people we work with.
Section 19 referrals to a Care and Protection Coordinator
This practice note provides clarity on the process, obligations and timeframes once a referral under section 19 is received by a care and protection coordinator.
— download (PDF 86 KB)
Financial assistance decision-making framework (TSS)
Occurs on: Advice and assistance when rangatahi are transitioning out of or have left our care or custody
Flowchart showing the process for decisions about financial assistance.
— download (DOC 85 KB)
Social worker proposal for intercountry transfer
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Covers the Oranga Tamariki history and current situation.
Care
Unaccompanied tamariki and rangatahi – section 48
When Police use section 48 for tamariki or rangatahi found in a situation where their physical or mental health is, or is likely to be, impaired, we find an approved care arrangement, meet their immediate needs and assess their oranga (wellbeing).
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Request to locate an overseas placement – template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Covers preferred geographical area, timeframe and information about te tamaiti or rangatahi and current arrangements.
— download (DOCX 49 KB)
Confirmation of appointment as youth advocate (section 248A) – template
Occurs on: Appointing a youth advocate for an intention-to-charge family group conference – section 248A
Letter sent by youth justice manager to youth advocate when appointed.
— download (PDF 137 KB)
Student aide support process for Oranga Tamariki sites
Occurs on: Enrolling and engaging tamariki and rangatahi in care in education, Financial support for tamariki and rangatahi in care
If te tamaiti or rangatahi is, or is likely to be, disengaged from school, we can provide additional student aide support from the Oranga Tamariki site budget.
— download (DOC 171 KB)
Request for family/whānau caregiver assessment in Australia template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Use this template when requesting that an Australian state or territory undertakes an assessment of prospective whānau or family caregivers living in Australia.