Youth Court - 10 myths & misunderstandings about family group conferences (FGCs) [pdf, 165 KB]
...Group Conference (FGC)” Reality This is far from the case. In most cases, the Police will not even consider charging the young person and bringing them to court, and so an FGC will not be held (unless there are other reasons to do so eg care and protection). Around 70% of cases will be resolved without an FGC occurring: 26% will result in warnings from the Police, and 43% will result in the Police using what is called “alternative action” - which is a formal, community-base...