Machine generated contents note: Section 1 Theories and concepts of youth and justice -- one.Growing up in the modern world -- two.Young people at the margins -- three.Youth justice histories -- four.Youth justice -- present and future -- Section 2 Issues for young people -- five.The transition from school to work -- six.Sex and relationships -- seven.Mental health and well-being -- eight.Growing up in public care -- nine.Telling tales of alcohol and drugs -- ten.The anti-social behaviour agenda -- Section 3 Issues for youth justice practice -- eleven.Aspects of risk -- twelve.Safeguarding young people -- thirteen.Collaborative and multi-agency working -- fourteen.Prevention and pre-court intervention -- fifteen.Challenging practice in the courts -- sixteen.Restorative justice and the referral order initiative -- seventeen.Working with young people on community sentences -- eighteen.Imprisoning young people.
Summary:
How can youth justice refocus its attention on the rights and perspectives of young people in transition? This book outlines youth justice practices in their current state of flux in the United Kingdom as New Labour policies receive direction under the vastly different Coalition Government. This book explores opportunities for a fresh orientation that places young people at the center. She outlines the risks and problems that modern society creates for them and asks when, and how, society should respond to youth behaviors that cause harm to others. The result is a bold and realistic remodelling of youth justice practices.
