Agenda item

The Panel considered a report of the Head of Governance and Commissioning, Office of the PCC, which provided an update on Restorative Justice activities to date and provided details of future intentions for the extension of Restorative Justice in County Durham and Darlington (for copy see file of Minutes).

Councillor Allen referred to paragraph 22 of the report and asked how vulnerability was assessed.  The Chief of Staff replied that the needs of victims varied and characteristics of victims were assessed.  I reply to a question from Councillor Forster regarding the input of the victim into the process, the PCC informed the Panel that this was a precursor to referral to the Victim Assessment Team.

Resolved:

(i)              That the report be noted

(ii)             That the proposal to extend the Darlington Model across the Durham area, initially in Newton Aycliffe and Chester le Street, be supported.