205Sentencing principle—individual characteristics and vulnerabilities

205 Sentencing principle—individual characteristics and vulnerabilities

A sentence imposed on a child should—

(a) be tailored to the individual characteristics of the child, such as the following—

(i) age, maturity and stage of development;

(ii) gender or gender identity;

(iii) sexual orientation;

(iv) Aboriginal identity;

(v) cultural, racial or other identity and sense of belonging;

(vii) disability and associated support needs;

(viii) mental health and other health needs;

(ix) any other relevant characteristics; and

(b) recognise the vulnerabilities and strengths of the child, having regard to—

(i) the individual characteristics of the child, including any interrelationship of those characteristics; and

(ii) any relevant experiences including abuse, trauma, neglect, loss, family violence or child protection involvement, including removal from family or placement in out of home care.