Role Of Young Person
Role of the Young Person
Conferences can only take place if the young person either admits to the offence, or is found guilty and agrees to the Conference.
The Conference is an opportunity for the young person to face the consequences of the impact of the crime and make amends for the harm caused to everyone by his/her offending. It is also an opportunity for the young person to be listened to and to participate in decision making over important issues in their lives. Arising out of the Conference Plan the young person will be offered programmes and services to meet his/her goals and needs. |
Prior to the Conference the young person is visited by a Youth Conference Co-ordinator who explains the process i.e. who may accompany him/her, what to expect at the Conference, what an action plan might look like and what happens after the Conference. A preparation leaflet has been designed to help the young person prepare for the Conference and the Co-ordinator will assist in the completion of this if required. |
