| What
is the Reparation Order? |
The
Reparation Order...
- was created by the 1998 Crime and Disorder Act as a way of
dealing with young people between the ages of 10 and 17, who have
to be dealt with by the Youth Court.
- can be used on its own or may be combined with any other Court
Order, i.e. Attendance centre Order, Supervision Order, Curfew
Order, Compensation Order or a Fine.
- will involve work not exceeding a total of 24 hours, within
a three months period from the making of the Order.
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| What
is the aim of the Reparation Order? |
The Reparation Order...
- aims to prevent re-offending by ensuring that the young person
is made aware of the consequences and impact of criminal activity.
- aims to take into account the wishes and feelings of victims
of crime.
- aims to encourage the young person to take responsibility for
their actions and in doing so make amends to their victim or to
the community as a whole.
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| What
will the Young Offender Have to Do? |
The Reparation
may involve the offender meeting his / her victim in person to make
a verbal apology. This is known as Mediation.
The Reparation may involve the offender writing a letter of apology
and / or taking part in several hours of practical activity, which
benefit the victims of crime.
Where a victim does not want Direct Reparation then reparation may
be made to the community at large. This is known as Indirect Reparation.
This may involve some activity, programme of activities and / or work
carried out for the benefit of the community.
There will also be some offence and victim focused work to ensure
that the young person understands the purpose of the Order.
A Responsible Officer will be appointed from the Youth Offending Team
to supervise/co-ordinate the programme of work.
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|
What will happen if the young person fails to
co-operate? |
At most,
two warnings within the period of the Order may be given before Breach
Proceedings are taken.
Breach Proceedings will involve the young person being returned to
Court. The Court may discharge the Order and re-sentence for the original
offence.
Breach Proceedings can be taken at any stage of the Order (regardless
of the length of time it has to run) and without prior warning if
the failure to comply is serious, such as an attempt to avoid its
completion or serious misconduct.
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| What
do Parents/Guardians have to do? |
Parents/Guardians
should:
- Attend Court with the young person.
- Encourage the young person to appreciate fully the consequences
of their offending behaviour.
- Ensure that the young person successfully completes the activities
assigned to him / her.
- Co-operate with any specific requirement placed on them by
the Court.
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| Further
information |
Please
contact the Youth Offending Team on 01484 226263.
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