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What does this mean?

The aims of a Reparation Order are to prevent you from further offending, by helping you to understand the effects of crime on the victim and to make amends.

What will I have to do?

The court has ordered you to complete a programme of reparation within the next three months.

A member of the Youth Offending Team will arrange to meet you in order to explain the details of the programme.

You may be asked to:

• attend some group sessions to think about the effect that crime can have on victims and the community
• write a letter to apologise to the victim
• meet the victim - if he or she wishes so that you can apologise in person
• carry out some practical work for the victim or the community

But what if I have problems with the programme?

We want your Reparation Order Programme to succeed. If you have any problems with attendance or other problems in completing the order let your Officer know as soon as possible.

What happens if I do not keep to the rules or don't co-operate?

You will be asked for an explanation by your officer. They will decide if your reason is acceptable or not.

If you fail to keep more than one appointment without an acceptable reason, you will be taken back to court.

If you do get taken back to court for not keeping to the rules or co-operating, the court may:

• order you to complete the Reparation Order
• fine you up to £1,000
• discharge the Order and sentence you in a different way for the original offence
• if your Reparation Order was made in the crown court, you may be committed back to the Crown Court for re-sentence.