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Croydon Youth Offending Team |
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On this Page:What is Reparation? TOPWhat is Reparation?Reparation is a key element running through the whole new youth justice system. It is a means of making amends for the harm caused through offending and provides a mechanism for the young person to take responsibility for their actions. The most significant choice in reparation is how the decision is made for the young person to make reparation. If it is ordered by the youth court (see Leaflet), without the consent of the young person, it is likely to be viewed as a punishment and consequently resented. Even under these circumstances there is potential for the young person to gain satisfaction from completing tasks, particularly where it produces an identifiable positive result. For some young people, it is extremely rare for them to feel appreciated for any good that they might do. A YOT officer has to supervise any reparation activity, and this also provides an opportunity to engage the young person in thinking about their offending and its consequences. The alternative route to reparation is where the young person agrees (volunteers) to take a certain course of action in order to make amends for what they have done. This is likely to come about through a restorative justice process. In this case the young person will understand the rationale for the reparation from the outset and the therapeutic effect is likely to be greater. In such cases the young person is more likely to take pride in their work and in some cases they will carry on to complete further activities beyond the agreement reached. For offences where there is an identifiable victim, the victim will be contacted and offered the opportunity to engage in the resolution of the offence. Whether the victim takes part or not, they can elect to accept direct reparation, in which case the young person will make amends to the victim. Alternatively the young person will carry out reparation to the community, generally from the list of reparation schemes. Of the sentencing disposals available, reparation orders are entirely directed at reparation, but reparation can also be included in other disposals such as action plan orders and supervision orders. Increasingly, reparation agreements are being reached under the final warning scheme. The current reparation schemes are listed below. Ideas for new reparation activities are welcome - contact Mike Roche, ReparationCo-ordinator on 020 8404 5818. More Information?See Leaflet for Clients Community Reparation Schemes Currently Operating in CroydonSouth Norwood Lake Boat ParkGrass cutting, Keeping site clean and tidy. Cleaning boats / equipment. Also young people will have opportunity to have a sail Saturdays 9:30 - 15:30, April - September Croydon Youth Centres and ClubsGraffiti cleaning, painting, gardening and general maintenance. Saturdays and School Holidays Graffiti Cleaning Task ForceHelping the Croydon Council Graffiti task force in their community clean up programme. The work involves painting over existing graffiti usually in parks and public places Saturdays and School Holidays Disabilities Youth ProjectWorking with Young People with Disabilities. This project is for young people who are subject to 18 hours or more. It will also have an education element to the work. Tuesdays and Wednesday 15.30 - 18.30 Gardening/Conservation WorkThere are a number of Voluntary Conservation Associations, Residents Associations, and Churches that have requested general gardening work to be completed on a regular basis. This will include garden “clearing”, cutting grass & maintaining existing garden areas. Saturdays and School Holidays G@P Internet CafeWorking within the Internet café helping young people with computer support. Also working the coffee bar and dusting and cleaning around the shop. (Only for young people with suitable skills and a keen Interest in the field of IT). Mondays to Fridays 4.00 - 6.00 or 7.00 - 9.00 YOT PLOT - Pampisford RoadWe have acquired an allotment for young people to learn a new skill in farming. The produce grown by the young people is given either to elderly victims of crime or to the elderly in the community as a whole. Te younfg people also help the elderly with their plots when there is not a lot to do on the YOT site. Anytime POPPY NIGHTWorking at the YOT premises making poppies for Remembrance Day. This is a good opportunity for young people to engage in various discussions with YOT sessional workers and an awareness of Remembrance Day itself. Wednesday evenings -17.00 - 20.00 For more information please contact the Reparation Co-ordinator, Mike Roche, on 020 8404 5818Page last reviewed 13th January 2006 |
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Youth Offending Team 14 Whitehorse Road - Croydon - CR0 2JA Telephone: 020 8404 5800 Fax: 020 8404 5810 |