Youth Justice Act 2024

The primary object of a parole stage group conference in respect of a child or young person who is serving a custodial sentence is to plan for and support—

the transition of the child or young person from custody; and

the reintegration of the child or young person into the community.

A parole stage group conference in respect of a child or young person who is serving a custodial sentence may also promote the following objects—

to reduce the likelihood of the child or young person reoffending;

to promote community safety;

to provide a safe, supportive and solution-focussed process which assists the child or young person to—

repair any harm to themselves, victims of their alleged offending, their families and their community; and

self-reflect; and

restore and strengthen relationships with members of their family and their community;

to engage parents and persons of significance in the life of the child or young person and any organisations or agencies that have responsibility for the child or young person to—

address the underlying causes of the conduct of the child or young person; and

support the rehabilitation and positive development of the child or young person.