As the federation particularly the island of St. Kitts has seen a number of minors reported as missing, a question remains as to what is the procedure of such a matter after the individual is found.

A police spokesperson told the VON NEWSLINE, that once a missing juvenile has been located by police and the investigation does not unearth any criminal activity, the matter is turned over to the Social Services and/ or Child Probation Unit.

As it relates to the general procedure for cases When the Child Probation Unit takes over, the individual is given a full medical assessment and also interviewed to gain full information as to the premise and background of the incident.

After these measures are taken and the Services complete their investigation, a decision is taken as to whether the juvenile is released into the custody of the parent or guardian or if a problem is detected in the living situation or other aspects of the child, then further action would be taken by the unit.

However, if not, then the child is turned over to their parents or guardians.