Role of the children's hearing system

Question 1

listen and make legal decisions with and or the child

Answer 1

• This is when the panel of volunteer members will hear information from the child and key adults in an informal setting where they base their decision
• For example, the panel may decide to impose a compulsory supervision order stating where the young person must live

Question 2

To deal with young people who are committing offences

Answer 2

• This is when the panel members will hear the concerns about the child who has been breaking the law and will then work with them to address the reasons the crimes are taking place
• For example 75% of the referrals to the hearing system come from the police.