You will feel better if you are clear about your role, about young people's rights, police powers and the law. Meanwhile, feel at liberty to get what help you can from the very arresting quick guide.
1 Basic rule: you don't have to grass anyone up. Most of us have committed an offence at some time in our lives. Honestly - ask around. Society is generally quick to label people as young offenders, yet at the same time, most adults will admit to having joined in criminal acts during their teenage years. The difference might just be being caught and prosecuted. The law says that you are under no obligation to dob anyone in because you suspect that they may have committed an offence.
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