(1) An
"alternative diversion program" is a program, agreed to by the chief executive
and the child, that involves the child participating in any of the following
to address the child’s behaviour—
(a) remedial actions;
(b) activities
intended to strengthen the child’s relationship with the child’s family
and community;
(c) educational programs.
(2) The program must be designed
to—
(a) help the child to understand the harm caused by his or her
behaviour; and
(b) allow the child an opportunity to take responsibility for
the offence committed by the child.
(3) The program may not provide for the
child to be treated more severely for the offence than if the child were
sentenced by a court or in a way that contravenes the sentencing principles in
section 150.
(4) The program must be in writing and be signed by the child.
