Youth Justice and Youth Crime Flashcards
What is the principal aim of the Youth Justice System
To prevent offending by Children or Young Persosn.
Who is defined as a guardian under section 117 of the CDA 1998
A person who in the opinion of the court has, for the time being, care of a child or young person.
What is a child safety order for (ie what age limit is it designed for)
To stop a child under 10urning to crime.
How long can a parenting order run
12 months
How long can counselling be stipulated in a parenting order
3 months
How can you breach a parenting order
Failing to comply with the specifics of the order or direction from the responsible officer (someone from probation or social care) without reasonable escuse
What has to happen for truants to be removed to designated places
The local authority must notify the chief constable - Once notified a Superintendent of that area can direct officers. for any period of time.
When is a referral order made
Generally a youth referral order is made as dealing with an offender under the age of 18 at first convictions
Who makes the youth referral order
A youth court or in exceptional circumstances a adult magistrates court
Can a homeschooled student be a truant
No, it only applies to children in registered education.
