Victorian Current Acts Victorian Current ActsThe following purposes of diversion are to guide the operation of this Part—
(a) a child should be diverted away from the criminal justice system where possible and appropriate;
(b) the risk of stigma being caused to a child by contact with the criminal justice system should be reduced;
(c) a child should be encouraged to accept responsibility for unlawful behaviour;
(d) a child's offending should be responded to in a manner that acknowledges the child's needs and assists with rehabilitation;
(e) a child should be provided with opportunities to strengthen and preserve relationships with parents and persons of significance in the child's life;
(f) a child should be provided with ongoing pathways to connect with education, training and employment.