Domestic violence committed by a young offender against a domestic partner is inherently 'adult-like' offending, justifying greater weight being given to general deterrence and denunciation in the sentencing exercise. A fully suspended sentence of detention appropriately balances rehabilitation with deterrence and denunciation in such cases, with the detention component reflecting the gravity of the offending and the suspension reflecting youth sentencing principles. The prevalence of domestic violence in a community is a relevant sentencing consideration even where both offender and victim are youths.
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