offender

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They're usually aimed at first-time offenders but guidelines state there must be a clear admission of guilt and they must have the victim's agreement.

From BBC

A director of a juvenile offenders institution, who asked to remain anonymous, said the only hope was to remove the young people from criminal environments "and take care of them".

From Barron's

David Spencer feels that the police need to be responding more quickly and putting offenders through the criminal justice system.

From BBC

He doesn't hesitate when asked to identify the main factor that results in offenders returning to prison.

From BBC

The inquiry will also "specifically" consider the backgrounds of offenders, including their ethnicity and religion.

From BBC