More effective
appropriate adults.
Fairer justice.

Appropriate adults safeguard the welfare, rights, and effective participation of children and vulnerable adults detained or questioned as suspects.

NAAN is a charity and membership organisation, working to create a fairer justice system for children and vulnerable adults by maximising the effectiveness of the appropriate adult safeguard.

We provide a centre of expertise and community of practice for the appropriate adult role.

About AAs

Find out about the role of an appropriate adult (AA), and when police must secure one.

Membership

If you have an interest in appropriate adults, apply to join our community of practice.

Policy

We work with others to enhance and maintain rights and safeguards for children and vulnerable people.

Standards

We publish the national standards for appropriate adult schemes in England and Wales.

Training

We provide a range of appropriate training and support, tailored to the needs of your organisation.

Commissioning

If you have with responsibility for researching, developing or commissioning appropriate adult provision, we can help.

The National

Training Course

Learn to be an effective appropriate adult, with the most comprehensive self-guided AA learning experience available.

Find out more here.

Guidance for AAs

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