(1) The purpose of diversion is to

(a) encourage the juvenile to be accountable for harm caused;

(b) promote an individual response to the harm caused which is appropriate and proportionate to the circumstances of harm caused;

(c) promote the reintegration of the juvenile into the family and community;

(d) provide an opportunity to the person or community affected by the harm caused, to express their views on the impact of the harm;

(e) encourage restitution of a specified object or symbolic restitution;

(f) promote reconciliation between the juvenile and the person or community affected by the harm caused; and

(g) prevent stigmatisation of the juvenile which may occur through contact with the criminal justice system.

(2) A juvenile shall not be discriminated against in the selection of a diversion programme and juveniles shall have equal access to diversion options.

(3) Inhuman or degrading treatment shall not form part of the diversion programme.