Action plans and community sentences
What is an action plan order?
An action plan order is a community sentence (i.e. a non-custodial sentence). It can be imposed by a youth court upon a young offender between the ages of 10 and 17. It lasts for three months from the date of the order being made.
What are the aims of an action plan order?
An action plan order aims to:
- Prevent re-offending by addressing the causes of criminal behaviour
- Offer work and support for the young person to help prevent further offending
- Encourage the young person to take responsibility for their actions and to consider the feelings of the victims of crime
- Consider the need for 'reparation' (putting things right) to either the local community or any victim involved in a particular offence.
More information about action plans and community sentences is available on the Hackney Council website.
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