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Emphasizes effective first contact, clear non-jargon communication, and friendly, trustworthy rapport-building before notes are taken. Covers confidentially at the beginning, consent and safeguarding boundaries, conducting interviews in neutral settings, and using child-friendly discussion techniques to identify triggers, routes, support, feelings, and risks. Ends with planning follow-up actions, referrals, and clear limitations of ongoing support.","Return Home\nInterviews\nIs your practice up to standard?\nThe initial contact with the child will create the opportunity for a successful interview. If you are making contact by phone you have a very short amount of time to engage the child – they need to understand all that you are saying (no jargon), who you are and why you are calling and they need to hear that you are friendly, trustworthy and fair. If they don’t engage from the phone call, a letter can allow you to clearly explain to the young person why they should talk to you, so they have time to digest the information before you call them\nDiscuss Confidentially at the Beginning\nMake sure they understand what information will need to be shared with other services and what information will always be kept confidential. When discussing consent, limits to confidentiality and safeguarding it is best practice to make some of the following considerations prior to the interview:\nHow will the information be used?\nWill this information be shared directly with professionals already involved with the child?\nDoes the child understand and consent with full knowledge of the limitations of confidentiality?\nThe child must feel safe and comfortable with the interviewer to be able to share difficult information with them\nArrange to Hold the Interview in a Neutral Place\nwhere the child feels safe, if possible. If you have to conduct the interview at home, it is important that you speak to the young person alone, but also make sure you give parents or carers space to talk about their concerns.\nTurn up on Time\nyou said you cared when you phoned – but don’t be surprised if they have forgotten they are meeting you or don’t want to talk to you now. Your conversation needs to be caring, creative, conversational and courageous to develop a sharing culture and relationship - use child friendly discussion techniques.\nBe Friendly and Listen\nto how they want to proceed. It is important to ensure that they feel they can talk to you in the future; some young people run away frequently and may be referred to your service again.\nHave a Problem Free Conversation With Them First\nbefore you start taking notes - you need to form a trusting relationship.\nTry to Identify the Reasons the Child Gives for Going Missing or Running Away\nWas this the first time the child went missing or has it happened before?\nDid the child go alone or with others? Were they persuaded to go by someone else?\nDid they try to resolve the problem before it caused them to run away and if so, why didn’t this work?\nDoes the problem/trigger still exist?\nWhere Did the Child Go or Stay?\nhow did they get access to food, money, transport, clothing, etc? Did they get involved in criminal activity? Did they seek or need medical help?\nDid They Get Help From Anyone?\nhow did they get access to food, money, transport, clothing, etc? Did they get involved in criminal activity? 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