Victim and offender services
If a young person has been found guilty, the police or court may order them to attend youth justice conferences.
Conferences can be used during sentencing, youth diversion, or to resolve offences.
What it involves
These conferences aim to make sure they:
- understand and acknowledge the consequences of their actions
- make amends for their offending and prevent re-offending by undertaking actions that give back to victims and the community
- provide closure and restitution to victims affected by the crime, who are invited to take part.
Who it involves
Restorative youth justice conferences are funded by the Department of Corrections, and delivered by:
Victims of Crime NT is funded to provide the restorative youth justice conferencing victim support service, this ensures:
- victims have a voice
- can contribute to outcomes
- work towards closure.
Locations
Youth justice conferences are provided in:
- Darwin
- Katherine
- Tennant Creek
- Alice Springs.
Contact
For more information, email Youth Programs at doc.youthcommunityprograms@nt.gov.au.