How the Youth Justice System Operates 0.0 / 5 ? Citizenship StudiesHow Laws protect the citizen and deal with criminalsGCSEAQA Created by: #iluvrevisingCreated on: 04-04-18 16:55 Youth Courts Special form of magistrates court. Less formal than adult courts. Offender addressed by first name No jury If the offender is under 16- parent/guardian must attend. Less serious offences- anti-social behaviour, drug offences, theft. Serious crimes referred to Crown Court. 1 of 5 Types of Sentencing Detention orders Training orders Referral orders Youth Community orders. Fines up to £1000 Binding over parent Ancilary orders Conditional discharge Absolute discharge. 2 of 5 Factors that effect sentencing Seriousness of crime Criminal reccord Age of offender Guilty or not guilty plea. 3 of 5 Youth Justice System For young offenders. Set up after the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. The Act requires local services to set up Youth Offending Teams. Prevent offending and reoffending. 4 of 5 Youth Offending Teams YOTs Multi-disciplinary bodies. Involve- social workers, probation officers, police, educational staff, health workers. There are substabce abuse specialists Some areas specialist accommodation workers. Monitered and supported nationally by Youth Justice Board. 5 of 5
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