MORE than 1,000 violent offenders in Gloucestershire have escaped with a slap on the wrist for their crimes since community resolution orders were introduced in May 2009.Instead of the offence being handled by the justice system, a Community Resolution is issued by the police officer called in to deal with the crime.That officer decides an appropriate manner for the offender to make amends with the victim, with their agreement.From May to December 2009, community resolutions were used on just 63...
