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Monaghan, P, Waring, S, Giles, S and O'Brien, F (2024) What works in improving inter-agency responses to missing children investigations: A scoping review. Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles. pp. 1-25. ISSN 0032-258X
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Abstract
Responsibility for responding to missing children belongs to multiple agencies, including police, children’s homes, and social services, but evidence highlights issues with collaboration. The following scoping review seeks to identify what is currently known about mechanisms that enhance collaboration in responding to missing. Findings highlight the value of (i) information-sharing techniques; (ii) cross-agency technology; (iii) single points of contact; (iv) regular multi-agency meetings; (v) shared understanding of terminology; (vi) clarifying roles and responsibilities; and (vii) joint training. However, research is needed that empirically tests the effectiveness of strategies and interventions for improving inter-agency working in this risky and uncertain context.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV697 Protection, assistance and relief |
| Divisions: | Justice Studies (from Sep 19) |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| SWORD Depositor: | A Symplectic |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Mar 2024 10:40 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Mar 2024 11:45 |
| DOI or ID number: | 10.1177/0032258X241241016 |
| URI: | https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/22750 |
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