Part Two
The CYPF Act 1989 recognises a power imbalance between young people and the professionals in the criminal justice system. The professionals have an advantage of familiarity and understanding of the legal system where children are most likely to be unaware of this or will have a difficulty to understand the proceedings. To solve this imbalance, the Act states that the Judge must communicate the decisions they make in a manner that is understandable for the young persons, as well as encouraging them to participate in the proceedings. The CYPF Act also requires the involvement of the young offenders in the decision making process that will affect their life by expressing their viewpoints and taking these into account (Ministry of Justice, …show more content…
An expansive definition of ‘family group’ in the Act offers the young person’s extended family to attend Family Group Conferences. Their role is to encourage the participation of the young person, if possible try to urge them to take some responsibility for their actions and to make amends to the victim. If the family is seemed too harsh on the young person, then Police have the right to intervene. By doing this, it is anticipated that the solution will come from the family (Ministry of Justice, 2005).
Youth Justice Co-ordinators are usually qualified Social Workers. Under the Act, the responsibilities of Youth Justice Co-ordinators are to convene and facilitate all Family Group Conference. They are obligated to make all reasonable and relevant effort in consulting with the young person’s family and their extended family, the victim, informant (the Police), and declaring any concerns regarding the care and protection. The Youth co-ordinator does not have any power to make decisions but guarantees the Family Group Conference will closely follow the procedure adopted by the group (Ministry of Justice, …show more content…
Its main objective of promoting the well-being of children, the CYPF Act 1989 had proved that it is still one of the top international legislative best practice in child welfare legislation. In order to make sure that the Government keep devoted on the future of the children in New Zealand, certain amendments are going to be put in place to ensure consistent best practice, and response to the needs of the children. By drawing on the expertise of the social services sector it will help ensure the Act is kept effective, developed and easier to understand and follow. The Act and its amendments have encouraged different agencies related to the Act to work together, share information and make sure of the participation of children, young people, and their families (Ministry of Justice,
The CYPF Act 1989 recognises a power imbalance between young people and the professionals in the criminal justice system. The professionals have an advantage of familiarity and understanding of the legal system where children are most likely to be unaware of this or will have a difficulty to understand the proceedings. To solve this imbalance, the Act states that the Judge must communicate the decisions they make in a manner that is understandable for the young persons, as well as encouraging them to participate in the proceedings. The CYPF Act also requires the involvement of the young offenders in the decision making process that will affect their life by expressing their viewpoints and taking these into account (Ministry of Justice, …show more content…
An expansive definition of ‘family group’ in the Act offers the young person’s extended family to attend Family Group Conferences. Their role is to encourage the participation of the young person, if possible try to urge them to take some responsibility for their actions and to make amends to the victim. If the family is seemed too harsh on the young person, then Police have the right to intervene. By doing this, it is anticipated that the solution will come from the family (Ministry of Justice, 2005).
Youth Justice Co-ordinators are usually qualified Social Workers. Under the Act, the responsibilities of Youth Justice Co-ordinators are to convene and facilitate all Family Group Conference. They are obligated to make all reasonable and relevant effort in consulting with the young person’s family and their extended family, the victim, informant (the Police), and declaring any concerns regarding the care and protection. The Youth co-ordinator does not have any power to make decisions but guarantees the Family Group Conference will closely follow the procedure adopted by the group (Ministry of Justice, …show more content…
Its main objective of promoting the well-being of children, the CYPF Act 1989 had proved that it is still one of the top international legislative best practice in child welfare legislation. In order to make sure that the Government keep devoted on the future of the children in New Zealand, certain amendments are going to be put in place to ensure consistent best practice, and response to the needs of the children. By drawing on the expertise of the social services sector it will help ensure the Act is kept effective, developed and easier to understand and follow. The Act and its amendments have encouraged different agencies related to the Act to work together, share information and make sure of the participation of children, young people, and their families (Ministry of Justice,