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Youth justice family group conference

Youth justice family group conferences are held when tamariki or rangatahi are alleged to have offended or once the charges have been proven. These are convened and facilitated by youth justice coordinators.

Last modified: 01/07/2019
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Appointing a youth advocate for an intention-to-charge family group conference – section 248A

Oranga Tamariki must appoint a youth advocate for tamariki and rangatahi referred for an intention-to-charge family group conference if any of their alleged offences could be subject to a sentence of imprisonment of 10 years or more.
Restorative justice and the family group conference – section 258(2)

A family group conference convened for an alleged offence by te tamaiti or rangatahi can consider whether they should be prosecuted for the offence or whether they can be dealt with in some other way, including restorative justice.
Supporting tamariki and rangatahi with their family group conference plan or court order – section 258(3)

We ensure tamariki and rangatahi get the support they need so they have the best chance of completing a youth justice family group conference plan or complying with a Youth Court order.
Supporting a victim survivor of sexual violence in a youth justice family group conference

Youth justice coordinators consider how they deliberately tailor their approach when supporting victim survivors of sexual violence of all ages through the youth justice system to minimise further trauma and ensure the oranga of all participants.
Whānau or family meeting or hui ā-whānau following family group conference referrals on section 14(1)(e) grounds

A whānau or family meeting or hui ā-whānau should be held within 7 working days for each section 14(1)(e) family group conference referral intake so whānau or family can consider the initial supports and services that might reduce the risk of reoffending.

New content still to come

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Practice note: Family group conferences, community work and the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

Guidance: Righting the wrong – information on working with victims

Guidance: Timeframes for youth justice family group conferences

Guidance: Using section 261 in a youth justice family group conference

Guidance: Youth justice family group conferences – Completion and presentation of decisions, recommendations and plans

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