Youth justice in practice

This book examines youth justice in a UK and international context, highlighting the challenge facing all jurisdictions in balancing welfare and justice. It explores the impact of political ideas and influences on the structural and practical challenges o

About the author

Bill Whyte is Professor of Social Work Studies in Criminal and Youth Justice at the University of Edinburgh and Director of the Criminal Justice Social Work Development Centre for Scotland, University of Edinburgh.

Summary

This book examines youth justice in a UK and international context, highlighting the challenge facing all jurisdictions in balancing welfare and justice. It explores the impact of political ideas and influences on the structural and practical challenges of delivering youth justice.

Product details

• Authors: Bill Whyte
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781861348395
• ISBN: 978-1-86134-839-5
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 170 mm x 244 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 448 g
• Series: Social Work in Practice Series; Social Work in Practice (Paper; Social Work in Practice Series; Social Work in Practice; Social Work in Practice (Paper
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law