Youth justice Flashcards
1
Q
legislation
A
Children, Youth and families act 2005
2
Q
3 divisions of the children court
A
family, criminal and Koori
3
Q
4 community service programs
A
Probation, youth supervision order, youth attendance order, parole
4
Q
Youth supervision order
A
- higher level of supervision
- community based order
- serious offences or numerous offences
5
Q
Youth attendance order
A
- alternative to being detained in custody
- for children aged 15 yrs or older
-maximum of 12 month
-education programs
6
Q
What legislation is the dual track system under?
A
sentencing act 1991 ( vic)
7
Q
Dual track aim?
A
allows offenders under 21 years to serve youth detention instead of adult prison to prevent vulnerability.
