Position of Social Counselors and Workers and Policewomen in Juvenile Litigations

One of the problems seen in the process of litigation of juvenile cases in our country is the lack of understanding of the role and position of the social counselors and workers of the policewomen at the preventive police units, because the method of treating with and behaving toward this group of children is much technical-psychological. No research has been conducted in this area, or if there is any, it has not dealt with the performance of the policewomen. The present article has tried to point to the role and position of the social workers and counselors of the policewomen in the process of litigation of the juvenile cases through an analytical and library method and by using other national and international books, rules and regulations. The results of the research about the position and role of the social workers and counselors of the policewomen before a court order is issued reveal that treatment of children by the policewomen as social counselors and workers as far as the rules are concerned is different from those of the adults and that it can be considered as the most important factor in preventing commitment of crimes. Results of the function of the social workers and counselors of the policewomen before a court order is issued, and after that, and through the preparation of personality files and rendering necessary recommendations to the judicial authority, can play an important role in restoration of children’s rights. The present article shows that attention to the position of social workers and counselors of the policewomen during litigation procedures as well as their role in restorative justice is important.