Magistrates call for increase in restorative justice options for young offenders

Neil Puffett
Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Restorative justice is being underused in the youth justice system because of a lack of sentencing options for young offenders, the head of the Magistrates' Association has said.

Restorative Justice often involves an offender coming face-to-face with their victim and making amends. Image: Tom Campbell
Restorative Justice often involves an offender coming face-to-face with their victim and making amends. Image: Tom Campbell

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