Parents, guardians and carers of young people have a role to play if a young person in their care breaks the law. This can include:
being present when the young person is being interviewed by police
sharing information with the young person’s caseworker when being interviewed for court reports content or assessments
being referred to counselling or community agencies who provide professional support and advice, sometimes with or without the young person
attending and being involved in the young person’s Youth Justice Conference.
At any stage of supervision, the young person, parent, guardian or carer can contact the young person’s caseworker with questions or concerns.