Tuesday 1 November 2011

Market pressures: youth justice reform in an age of austerity

an article by Harry Angel (Independent Consultant, London) published in Safer Communities Volume 10 Number 4 (2011)

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to give the author’s opinion regarding youth justice reform and austerity cuts.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper explores current policies and legislation relating to the youth criminal justice system, the role of rehabilitation, prevention and restoration.
Findings
The conclusion to this piece is that, in the opinion of the author, youth justice reform is not succeeding under the current circumstances.
Originality/value
The paper takes many aspects into consideration to support the argument, including the Independent Commission on Youth Crime, current journalism and research on the subject and popular culture references.


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