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This exciting new book outlines the state of practice now in flux within structures created by New Labour but moving in a different direction under the Coalition Government. It explores opportunities for a fresh orientation that places young people at the centre and works collaboratively to nurture strengths, competences and capital.
List of contents
Section 1: Theories and concepts of youth and justice; Growing up in the modern world; Young people at the margins; Youth justice histories; Youth justice - present and future; Section 2: Issues for young people; The transition from school to work; Sex and relationships; Mental health and well-being; Growing up in public care; Telling tales of alcohol and drugs; The anti-social behaviour agenda; Section 3: Issues for youth justice practice; Aspects of risk; Safeguarding young people; Collaborative and multi-agency working; Prevention and pre-court intervention; Challenging practice in the courts; Restorative justice and the referral order initiative; Working with young people on community orders; Imprisoning young people.
About the author
Anne Robinson worked as a practitioner in the probation service and as a manager in youth offending teams before becoming a senior lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University in 2005. She currently leads a degree programme and graduate diploma for qualifying probation officers. She is author of Foundations for Offender Management: Theory, Law and Policy for Contemporary Practice and is co-editor of Values in Criminology and Criminal Justice (both available from Policy Press).
Summary
This exciting new book outlines the state of practice now in flux within structures created by New Labour but moving in a different direction under the Coalition Government. It explores opportunities for a fresh orientation that places young people at the centre and works collaboratively to nurture strengths, competences and capital.
