Repairing the harm
Repairing the harm (also known as reparation) is a way to make up for the harm caused by the crime and to help a child or young person understand the effect of the crime on the victim.
This can be done either by:
- directly repairing the harm to the victim
- indirectly through helping the local community.
The victim (the person who has been harmed) is usually asked about what should be done.
Reparation to the victim
Repairing the harm directly with the victim might include:
- a spoken or written apology
- financial compensation
- supervised activity-based reparation to the victim.
Community reparation
Community reparation includes a variety of activities that may directly or indirectly repair the harm to the victim or bring some benefit to the wider community by making amends.
This could include:
- helping at a dementia cafe
- building and painting a wooden bird box that will be donated to the RSPB
- learning DIY and construction skills, and helping to improve community buildings.
You'll achieve an AQA qualification for any work you do with us.