Sentencing young people guideline videos

The Scottish Sentencing Council has created three short animated videos to explain the key themes of its sentencing young people guideline: maturity, rehabilitation, and the individualised approach.

Maturity

Learn how intellectual and emotional maturity relates to a young person’s level of blame for an offence

Rehabilitation

Learn why rehabilitation is a primary consideration in sentencing a young person

Individualised Approach

An individualised approach takes into account background and circumstances, including the impact of any trauma or adverse childhood experiences