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How the legal system deals with youth offending and what you and your child can do to deal with the situation.

It's New Year's Eve and there's a knock at the door. It's your 15-year-old son, David, accompanied by two police officers.

David isn't real, but his story is common enough. We explain what to do next ... 

Highlights of this report


What next?


From Family Group Conferences to Youth Court. Read more

Adult court


Diversion, pleas and legal help. Read more

Dealing with the police


Your rights, what to ask, and how to complain. Read more

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