Out of Court Disposals offer people the opportunity to make amends for their mistakes without suffering the consequences of a criminal conviction which can dramatically alter their future life prospects.
Working with us ensures the views of the offending person, victim and Police Officer are taken into consideration. Out of Court Advocates are able to assist officers in making an informed decision when choosing the most suited disposal pathway.
OOCDadvocates@gwent.police.uk
Meg Byrne
E: megan.byrne@gwent.police.uk
T: 07977 529758 Jessica Hopkins
E: jessica.hopkins@gwent.police.uk
T: 07977 529743
Michael Stephens
E: michael.stephens@gwent.police.uk
T: 07977 334545
PC David Abrams
E: David.Abrams@gwent.police.uk
T: 07464 646201
Information for Police Officers
Diverting people away from criminal sanctions
About Out of Court Advocates
Out of Court Advocates are specialists in the field of diversionary support for people who've come into contact with the criminal justice system.
Underpinned by a broad understanding of the complexities commonly associated with people caught up in low level offending and repeated cycles of crime, Out of Court Advocates can help Police Officers support people to turn their lives around via a rehabilitative approach. Utilising a wide network of resources and organisations, Out of Court Advocates work with Police to ensure people coming into contact with the Police are able to access the most appropriate form of support for them.
Community Resolutions
Conditional Cautions
Simple Cautions (DA only)
The Two Tier Out of Court Disposals Model Benefits of Out of Court Disposals
Voice of the victim is heard and reparation delivered; Tailored rehabilitation for offenders helping them turn their lives around; Reduced offending, subsequently reducing demand on the front line and the criminal justice system.
Out of Court Advocates can help you choose the best suited disposal pathway for all parties involved.
Referral Pathway
Referring for a Community Resolution
Using the IPatrol App from a mobile device generate the CR1 and CR2 forms. From a desktop find the CR1 & CR2 forms located in the custody record/disposal tab.
Create a task to the Diversion Hub team who will make the referral to the course/intervention provider, liaise with the courts when compensation is to be paid and monitor compliance with conditions.
Referring a Conditional Caution
Refer to a Custody/VA Sergeant for authorisation and administering. The MG14 document will be tasked to the Diversion Hub team to manage the referral, conditions and monitor compliance.
Referring a Simple Caution
Simple cautions are used for Domestic abuse offences only, and disposals will need inspectors authorisation
OOCDadvocates@gwent.police.uk