Module 7 - Interacting with Young People Flashcards
What are the broad influences that affect the relationship between police & youth
• The social background of people
• Constriction of social space
• Political & occupational pressure on police
4 Risk factors related to young people?
• Family
• School/Education
• Community
• Individual/Person
Punitive Justice
Focus on Punishment
Restorative Justice
Parties come together
Court Diversion
Diverting from court
Adult Caution
Warning
Youth Caution
Formal Process
What are the alternatives for youth arrest?
• Warning – Street
• Cautions – police station
• Youth Justice Conference – There
What is the first key principles?
Least restricted of sanction is to be used
How many cautions can you give a kid?
3 for each offence
Can a child under 10 years old be held criminal liable?
No
What are some PCYC Fit for Programs?
• FITFORWORK
• FITFORCHANGE
• FITFORHOME
• FITTOSTRIVE
• FITTOLEARN
• FITTOGETHER
• FITFORSERVICE
Indictable offences can be divided into two categories, what are they?
Serious and Minor
How many cautions can only be issued to the same offender under the Young Offenders Act 1997 (NSW)
Three
What are four, major risk factors associated with offending youth?
• Family neglect
• School performance
• Poverty
• Substance abuse