Probation
Probation officers are given to over
and under 18's who are convicted of an offence, and subsequently
placed on a Probation Order by the Magistrate.
A Probation Order is a contract between you and the
Court. The Order is supervised by a Probation Officer.
It has a number of conditions of rules and is made in order to
help you stay out of trouble.
The length of the Probation Order varies but alongside your
Probation officer you will be expected to look at and change
offending behaviour.
Should you fail to complete your Probation Order, or continually
miss your appointments you may be arrested and placed before the
Magistrate.
If you are on a Probation Order you cannot leave the island
without permission from the Probation service.
Jersey Probation Service Tel: 01534 441900
The aim of Restorative Justice is to balance the concerns of the
victim and the community with the need to reintegrate the offender
into society and prevent re offending.
The Project offers victims:
- An Explanation as to why the offender chose them
- An opportunity to ask questions of the offender and to explain
how the crime has affected them
- An apology and some form of reparation if appropriate
International research has demonstrated that a Restorative
Justice process leads to high rates of victim satisfaction and a
reduction in the fear of crime.
It offers offenders
- An opportunity to own the responsibility for their offence
- Greater awareness about the effect of their crime on the
victim
- A chance to reassess their future behaviour
- An opportunity to apologise and/or offer appropriate reparation
eg. repairing damage or cleaning graffiti
The main goal of Resorative Justice is not punishment but
producing an agreement between victim and offender whereby the
offender can make amends for their actions.
The method involves calling together the offeder and his ir her
family and the victims of the offending with their supporters to a
conference to discuss and attempt to right the harm caused by the
crime. Everyone has a chance to have their say, including the
victim. Should a conference be deemed onappropriate by the
Restorative Justice Officer, then other contact methods can be
used, such as a letter or phone call.
It is important to stress that participation is completely
voluntary for everyone.
Jersey Victim Support is an independent charity which can offer
help and advice. The Police will recommend the service if you
have been a victim of crime. You will be automatically
referrred to them unless you specifically ask
Victim Support Jersey Tel: 01534 440496
Going to court as a witness or as the victim of crime can be a
worrying experience, particularly if it's your first time and you
don't know what to expect.
Witness Service is a service to support anyone who has to go to
court as a victim or witness, regardless whether they are a witness
for the defence or prosecution.
Witness Service Tel: 01534 440496
