Referral Orders

Young people who commit their first offence and plead guilty at court are likely to be sentenced to a Referral Order.  The aim is to address the offending behaviour of the young person and help to reduce their risk of re-offending. The programme will include an element of reparation work, i.e. work in the community to recompense for the offending behaviour. The work may also include reparation directly to the victim, for example in the form of a letter of apology.