Young people and youth justice
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Bibliographic Information
Young people and youth justice
Macmillan, 1998
Available at 14 libraries
Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-262) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book offers a clear and comprehensive guide to youth justice practice based on a solid grounding of academic research and in-depth understanding of how the youth justice system operates. Lessons from the past, current challenges and new directions are all explored. The book provides a judicious balance between an analysis of past policy and practical strategies for present day issues such as parental responsibility, risk and restorative justice.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Young People and Youth Justice.- Youth and Society.- Youth Justice: A Recent History.- Developing a Youth Justice Philosophy.- Managing Youth Justice Systems.- Managing Other Significant Systems.- Effective Work with Young Offenders.- Young People and Criminal Responsibility.- Bibliography.
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