Victorian Current Acts

[Index] [Table] [Search] [Search this Act] [Notes] [Noteup] [Previous] [Next] [Download] [Help]

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACT 2005 - SECT 248

When Court may make order under this Division

    (1)     The Court may make a therapeutic treatment order in respect of a child if the Court is satisfied—

        (a)     that the child has exhibited sexually abusive behaviours; and

        (b)     that the order is necessary to ensure the child's access to, or attendance at, an appropriate therapeutic treatment program.

S. 248(2) inserted by No. 33/2018 s. 7(2).

    (2)     In deciding whether or not to make a therapeutic treatment order in respect of a child, the Court must consider—

        (a)     the seriousness of the child's sexually abusive behaviours; and

        (b)     any previous history of sexually abusive behaviours of the child and how those behaviours were addressed; and

        (c)     the particular characteristics and circumstances of the child; and

        (d)     any other matters the Court considers relevant.



AustLII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback