Youth Justice Administration Act 2016

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that the youth is supervised by a community youth justice officer; and

through the implementation of assessment and case planning, that the program is suitable for the particular youth.

In carrying out an assessment of a particular youth, the Chief

endeavour to ascertain the views of the youth in relation to any proposed program; and

in the case of an assessment of a youth who is under the guardianship of the Chief Executive, or of whom the Chief Executive has custody, under the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017—ensure that the Department (within the meaning of that Act) is consulted in relation to the assessment; and

have regard to—

the age, gender, gender identity, sexuality or sexual identity of the youth; and

the cultural identity, developmental and cognitive capacity, ability or disability, and any special needs, of the youth; and

the social, medical, psychological and educational background and history of the youth; and

the needs of the youth in respect of—

education or training; and

medical, psychological or psychiatric treatment; and

the aptitude or suitability of the youth for any particular form of education, vocational training or work; and

the nature of the offence, or offences, in respect of which the youth has been sentenced and the length of sentence; and

the behaviour of the youth while under supervision; and

any representations made by the youth, the community youth justice officer supervising the youth, and any other relevant person (including a guardian, relative or carer of the youth); and

such other matters as the Chief Executive thinks relevant.

The

The youth and a guardian, relative or carer of the youth may make written representations to the Chief Executive in respect of the youth's assessment.

After an assessment of a youth has been completed under this section, the