Abstract
The handbook aims to encourage a critical interrogation of the ideas that underpin practice, examining such concepts as 'child development', 'crime' and 'punishment', and also provides a descriptive account of current practice in areas such as community corrections and incarceration - examining the evidence base for this and suggesting alternative strategies where appropriate. A key objective is to provide both students and practitioners in youth justice with the confidence to critically reflect on the ideas and current debates that influence work undertaken with young people.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Youth Justice Handbook, Theory, Policy and Practice |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- youth crime
- desistance
- child development
- punishment
- justice
- crime
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Youth Offending and Youth Transitions: The Influence of Capital on Desistance from Crime
Barry, M. (Creator) & Moodie, K. (Contributor), UK Data Service , 1 Aug 2017
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