Victorian Current Acts

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2024 - SECT 129

    (1)     An early diversion group conference must be chaired by a convenor.

    (2)     The convenor must facilitate the conduct of the early diversion group conference by—

        (a)     ensuring that the contributions of each attendee are considered and addressed; and

        (b)     engaging with each attendee in a manner that—

              (i)     is culturally appropriate; and

              (ii)     supports the child's participation; and

        (c)     encouraging the attendees to reach agreement about the best outcomes for the child; and

        (d)     if possible, finalising an early diversion outcome plan for the child.

    (3)     The convenor must notify any victim of the alleged offending of the outcome of the early diversion group conference, if the victim did not attend the early diversion group conference.