an article by Laura S. Abrams, Lisa Moreno and Timo Harrikari (UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, Los Angeles, USA) published in Youth Justice Volume 19 Issue 3 (December 2019)
Abstract
This comparative case study investigates the voluntary sector interface with criminal justice systems for youth and young adults in England/Wales and Finland.
Methods included document review and stakeholder interviews.
Across cases, key differences were found in the training of corrections and probation officers, funding sources and structures, and use of actuarial models and evidence.
The organisation of these relationships was also different for youth and young adult services, particularly in England/Wales where clear lines are drawn between age groups.
The results contribute to an understanding of how system-level factors can drive relationships between the voluntary and criminal justice sectors.
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Monday, 16 December 2019
Friday, 17 February 2017
A Study into Breaches of Youth Justice Orders and the Young People Who Breach Them
an article by Laurie D. Grandi (Middlesex University, London, UK) and Joanna R. Adler (affiliation(s) unknown) published in Youth Justice Volume 16 Issue 3 (2016)
Abstract
This study concerns the incidence and aetiology of breach of youth community sentences.
A between-groups archival study compared those who breached with those who did not, on socio-demographic and criminogenic factors. Breachers were a minority, likely to breach repeatedly and were similar to those who re-offended.
Whether they breach or re-offend may depend on something other than the characteristics of the Order and the young person’s situation. Youth Justice Professionals should be mindful of the identified areas of need and responsivity when considering compliance.
Abstract
This study concerns the incidence and aetiology of breach of youth community sentences.
A between-groups archival study compared those who breached with those who did not, on socio-demographic and criminogenic factors. Breachers were a minority, likely to breach repeatedly and were similar to those who re-offended.
Whether they breach or re-offend may depend on something other than the characteristics of the Order and the young person’s situation. Youth Justice Professionals should be mindful of the identified areas of need and responsivity when considering compliance.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Mentoring Siblings of Gang Members: A Template for Reaching Families of Gang Members?
an article by Juanjo Medina, Robert Ralphs and Judith Aldridge (School of Law, University of Manchester) published in Children & Society Volume 26 Issue 1 (January 2012)
Abstract
Mentoring has become a popular model of intervention to reduce the risk of offending, and has been proposed as an effective tool to tackle the risk of gang membership. This paper reviews the existing literature on mentoring and reports on a qualitative evaluation of a mentoring programme targeted at young people ‘at risk’ of gang membership in an English city.
The study highlights important issues around these interventions.
Although we found it a useful way to engage otherwise hard-to-reach families, important limitations remain: their potential labelling impact and their limited impact in isolation from other more ambitious measures.
Hazel’s comment;
This article, indeed the whole journal, looks at the interaction of young people with society and society's interaction with them. The question that this particular article raises for me is how it is possible to turn round the lifestyles displayed in these hard-to-reach families when there are so few opportunities for anything else in the more deprived areas of the country. Careers advice is not an option for these youngsters.
Abstract
Mentoring has become a popular model of intervention to reduce the risk of offending, and has been proposed as an effective tool to tackle the risk of gang membership. This paper reviews the existing literature on mentoring and reports on a qualitative evaluation of a mentoring programme targeted at young people ‘at risk’ of gang membership in an English city.
The study highlights important issues around these interventions.
Although we found it a useful way to engage otherwise hard-to-reach families, important limitations remain: their potential labelling impact and their limited impact in isolation from other more ambitious measures.
Hazel’s comment;
This article, indeed the whole journal, looks at the interaction of young people with society and society's interaction with them. The question that this particular article raises for me is how it is possible to turn round the lifestyles displayed in these hard-to-reach families when there are so few opportunities for anything else in the more deprived areas of the country. Careers advice is not an option for these youngsters.
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.
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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