Trafficking and Exploitation

• In the UK, the interagency protocol establishes a set of procedures for agencies whose primary concern is safeguarding the welfare of children victim to sex trafficking. The protocol provides a method for local police, children's social care authority and border patrol agency to work together and address the concerns of people living in a certain region. Some of the concerns include ensuring safety for undocumented children.
  
  

Elder Abuse

• In New South Wales, Australia, the interagency protocol defines and responds to elder abuse in specific regions and non-residential facility community settings. The protocol outlines principles for agencies responding to this social issue by providing a list of community contacts and volunteers. The purpose of this type of protocol is to provide a mechanism for responding to elderly people and coordinate outreach efforts between agencies.
  
  

Drug Abuse and Legislation

• The Drug Poisons and Controlled Substances Act of 2003 is a Victoria, Australia statute allowing police to exercise search and seizure powers in response to the drug abuse of young people. The interagency protocol provides guidance to the Victoria police, health and drug agencies to ensure a unified response in accordance with the provisions of the statute.