Closed petition Tougher penalties for anti-social behaviour in the under 15's (12+ years)

Kids can't be jailed, but under 15's should still be held responsible for anti-social behaviour. This could include community service penalties, but those which give them a chance to use their energy positively - for example, helping in the animal shelter, gardening, supporting and assisting elderly people etc.

There are also many ideas for youth justice we could use from other countries - one example is "Teen Court" which is an opportunity for teens to avoid the formal court system while also being held accountable for their actions.

I am asking the States to ensure that young people from 12 years old are held accountable for anti-social behaviour and have the opportunity to participate in a wider range of community service penalties if appropriate.