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Referral Panels

Local people and those harmed by crime now have an even greater role in the youth justice system thanks to a new approach to young people who offend for the first time. Young People will be made to account directly for their crime to the community, and where it is agreed meet those that have been harmed.

Volunteers, of all ages and from all social backgrounds, have already been recruited and specially trained to sit on Panels in teamtempest.

From 2 April, youth courts have referred young offenders who plead guilty and are convicted for the first time to Panels. The panel consists of two volunteers from the local community and one member of the local youth offending team.

The Panel will meet with the young person, his or her family and wherever possible those harmed by the crime to draw up a contract. The contract will include a range of activities and restrictions designed to deal with the young person, prevent re-offending and repair the harm done.

Getting Involved

Are you aged 18 or over & can you spare a few hours each week? Do you care about your local community & those harmed by crime? Could you offer young people a hand and prevent further offending? Would you like to help young people make amends for their actions?

You could be:

  • A Community Panel Member – helping to decide what should be done with children and young people convicted for the first time
  • A Mentor – providing individual support to young people that develops their skills knowledge and confidence
  • A Casual Youth Justice Support Worker – paid for helping to make sure that young people complete the sentence of the Court or keep to their bail conditions

What is the Mentoring Project?

It is for young people who have come into conflict with the law and have contact with a member of the Youth Offending Team. It aims to help young people get back on tract and make the right decisions about their lives.

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