Check your learning Remember and understand 1 Explain how each of the following is a method of alternative sentencing approaches: * Drug Court Koori Court * diversion program. 2 Describe the two parts of a drug and alcohol and treatment order (DATO). 3 Using an example for each, distinguish between the core conditions and program conditions of a DATO. 4 OQutline three features of a Koori Court hearing. 5 Explain the key elements of a diversion program. Identify the groups that diversion programs are intended to assist. 6 Describe one benefit each of the Drug Court, the Koori Court and diversion programs. Examine and apply 7 For each of the following situations, identify whether the accused is eligible for the Drug Court, the Koori Court or a diversion program. Justify your answers. OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS a Jose has pleaded not guilty to petty theft. b Zoran from Wodonga has pleaded guilty to petty theft that was caused when he was drinking heavily. He has an alcohol addiction. lvyis a First Nations person from Dandenong. She wants to plead guilty to murder d Nic has been charged with offensive behaviour. She has no prior convictions. Reflect and evaluate 8 Discuss the benefits of a diversion program for youth offenders. 9 There has been a suggestion that the Drug Court is 'soft on crime' and that the rewards it gives to participants are 'over the top'. Do you agree? In your response, describe the challenges highlighted in the scenario Zara's story'. 10 Discuss the ability of the Koor Court to achieve the principle of equality. In your answer, refer to the scenario 'Cultural rights, access and the Koori Court'. CHAPTER 7 SANCTIONS 277