Juvenile Justice: Youth and Crime in Australia

Analyse the principles, policies, and practices of juvenile justice This book is about youth and crime in Australia, and the institutions and agencies associated with the administration of juvenile justice. It provides an overview and introduction to the main concepts and issues of juvenile justice in a way that is simple and descriptive, yet critical. The intention is to provide basic information across a broad range of areas, and in so doing raise a number of questions about the institutions of juvenile justice and, indeed, how we think about juvenile justice issues. New to this Edition Fully updated with all the latest developments. Coverage of detention and community corrections, crime prevention and restorative justice, which reflects a positive shift towards considering the basic rights of young people. Clear writing style that ensures content is accessible to all students, while encouraging them to think critically about the principles, policies, and practices of juvenile justice. This title is also available as an eBook through VitalSource. If you have any questions about this format, please don't hesitate to contact us.