356CPurposes of diversion

356C Purposes of diversion The following purposes of diversion are to guide the operation of this Division— (a) a child should be diverted away from the criminal justice system where possible and appropriate; (b) the risk of stigma being caused to a child by contact with the criminal justice system should be reduced; (c) a child should be encouraged to accept responsibility for unlawful behaviour; (d) a child's offending should be responded to in a manner that acknowledges the child's needs and assists with rehabilitation; (e) a child should be provided with opportunities to strengthen and preserve relationships with family and other persons of importance in the child's life; (f) a child should be provided with ongoing pathways to connect with education, training and employment. S. 356D inserted by No. 43/2017 s. 59.