Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT 1994 - SECT 15CF

    (1)     In deciding how a child should be treated for their harmful behaviour, the panel—

        (a)     must take into account a harm statement given to the panel in relation to the behaviour when exercising any panel function to which the statement is relevant; and

        (b)     must not draw any inference about the harm suffered by a victim from the fact that a harm statement is not given to the panel in relation to the behaviour.

Examples—par (a)

1     assessing the therapeutic needs and best interests of a child

2     developing a plan for therapeutic treatment of the child

3     promoting a child's accountability for harmful behaviour

4     use in restorative justice referrals

    (2)     The panel may provide a copy or recording of a harm statement or part of a harm statement to the child if—

        (a)     the panel considers providing the statement to the child to be in the best interests of the child; and

        (b)     the victim agrees to the copy or statement being given to the child.