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Juvenile Justice Act 1992
The purpose of the Juvenile Justice Act 1992 is to establish a code for dealing with youth offenders under the age of 17. The Act regulates the courts dealings with children who come in contact with the youth justice system. This includes police response, diversionary options of rehabilitation against detention, multiple sentencing options, operation of detention centres and recognition of family and community with particular reference to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities. A review of the former Juvenile Justice Act 1992 commenced in May 2007. This review was an assessment of legislation to ensure it is providing the best practice youth justice system that has the capacity to adequately respond to demands and challenges of today’s
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