The purpose of the new system which will apply to young people between the ages of eight and 15, and 16 and 17-year-olds under supervision is:· to provide a rapid and effective way of dealing with young offenders by bringing home to them the impact of their actions and thereby help to reduce future offending behaviour;· to address victim concerns by ensuring that victims are fully informed throughout the process and have the opportunity, if they so wish, to tell the offender about the impact of the offence on them, and · to help address public concerns about youth disorder and minor offences.Researchers (Blake Stevenson) were commissioned to identify best...