• When someone is arrested the
police think they have done
something wrong.
• It might happen at home or somewhere else
• They might have handcuffs put on them
• The police might look through your house
• They might even look in your room
• There might be lots of police
• They might bring police dogs
• Everyone will feel upset but it is good
to talk to someone in your family
• You and your family can also call
VACRO to ask us questions
• Sometimes it can be noisy because people
get upset. It can feel scary but the police
want to make sure they have the
right person.
(03) 9605 1900 or
1800 049 871 (free call)
www.vacro.org.au
Note to Carers:
Read through this information
before discussing with children to
make sure you are familiar with the
content so you can help the children in
your care understand the process of arrest.
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Anxious
Frightened
Indifferent
Puzzled
Happy
Relieved
Sad
Shocked
Undecided
Guilty
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