Interface with other processes

Children and young people whose behaviour presents a risk to others also require co-ordinated information sharing and decision making. They may also have experienced abuse and trauma. Investigative processes must safeguard and protect their wellbeing as a primary consideration. IRD’s are the lynchpin of effective processes when concerns arise about children who have caused serious harm to others. Highland Care And Risk Management Processes provide further information and guidance to this area of practice.  Consideration of referral for a care and risk management meeting (CARM) can be an agreed outcome at IRD, in addition, any discussion in respect of referral to CARM processes must begin with an IRD. This is likely to affect a small number of Children & Young people due to the criteria for CARM procedures as set out in the protocol which can be found at: Policies & Guidance - Highland Child Protection Committee.