http://www.nayj.org.uk/website/taxonomy/term/87 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.nayj.org.uk/website/node/766 <p>A scheme to stop first-time young offenders going to court for minor offences will be piloted next year.</p> <p>The Youth Restorative Justice Disposal will get 10- to 17-year-old young offenders, who have committed a minor offence, to apologise to their victims and explain their actions.</p> <p>This will avoid them having to go to court, and encourage them to think about the impact their behaviour has on others.</p> <p>The idea is that it will address offending at an early stage without the potentially damaging consequences of a court appearance.</p> <p>Justice Minister, David Hanson, said: “Court is often an inappropriate option for very young people who have never committed any previous offence.”</p> Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:35:28 +0000 webmaster 766 at http://www.nayj.org.uk/website