Are referral orders effective?
Effectiveness of referral orders The published data shows referral orders consistently more effective than other sentences, in that young people given a referral order are less likely to reoffend than those given other types of sentence.
What is the difference between a referral and an order?
A provider referral is an order written by your provider for you to see another doctor, therapist, or specialist. A provider order is NOT the same as an Insurance Referral. A provider referral is most commonly known as a “referral”, but only refers to the written recommendation of a medical professional.
Can an 18 year old get a referral order?
If a child is convicted but turns 18 prior to sentence, they are entitled to receive youth sentences and a court must impose a Referral Order38 if specified compulsory conditions are met. If a child turns 18 before they are convicted, they can no longer receive youth sentences, regardless of the date of the offence.
What can a referral order be used for?
3. A referral order is an order available for young offenders who plead guilty to an offence whereby the young offender is referred to a panel of two trained community volunteers and a member of the youth offending team. It can be for a minimum of three months and a maximum of twelve months.
How does a youth offender referral order work?
Referral Order – a statutory community-based order in which the court ‘refers’ the child to a youth offender panel, which is convened by volunteer members of the community and held at an informal venue. The panel along with the child will agree a contract of work with which the child is expected to comply.
When did Welsh Government change referral order guidance?
This guidance gives information on: The revised referral order guidance applies from 9 October 2018. Welsh version of guidance published. Guidance updated. Revised referral order guidance (applies from 13 April 2015) published. First published.
What happens when a referral order is revoked?
Presently, when an offender is referred back to court and where the court agrees with the panel that the offender has breached the contract, the court has the power to revoke the referral order and resentence the offender. However, this can have a disruptive effect on the delivery of restorative justice.