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== First steps ==
#Decide if you are prepared to accept responsibility for what happened. This does not mean you are agreeing that you are guilty of a crime, just that you did something wrong and are prepared to accept the consequences. If this <span class="noglossary">decision</span> is difficult for you, you should get some advice from a criminal lawyer. See below under "Where to get help.".
#Tell the person offering diversion, restorative <span class="noglossary">justice</span> or alternative measures whether or not you accept the <span class="noglossary">offer</span>.