History of Youth Justice

This book charts the history of youth justice in England and Wales, from its early distinction from adult justice in the early nineteenth century to the present day, and considers lessons from the past that may be useful for future policy.

List of contents

1. Introduction Part 1: Charting the Development of Youth Justice in England and Wales 2. The New Delinquency Problem and Early Answers (1750-1810s) 3. Early State Involvement and Prisons for Children (1820-1830s) 4. The Child-Saving Reformative Movement (1840-1890s) 5. Development of a Youth Justice System: Courts, Probation and Borstals (1900-1920s) 6. The Welfarist Peak and Punitive Backlash (1930-1950s) 7. The Rise of Treatments and Diversion (1960-1980s) 8. "No More Excuses" (1990-2010s) Part 2: Learning Lessons from the Past: Policy Messages 9. Lessons Lost: Trends and Patterns in Youth Justice Policies 10. Lessons Learned: 'What Works' from the History of Youth Justice

About the author

Neal Hazel is Director of the Centre for Social Research (CSR-Salford) and Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Salford.

Summary

This book charts the history of youth justice in England and Wales, from its early distinction from adult justice in the early nineteenth century to the present day, and considers lessons from the past that may be useful for future policy.

Product details

• Authors: Tim Bateman, Tim (University of Bedfordshire Bateman, Bateman Tim, Neal Hazel, Neal (University of Salford Hazel, Neal Bateman Hazel, Hazel Neal
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 31.12.2021, delayed
• EAN: 9780415504942
• ISBN: 978-0-415-50494-2
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; England, Wales, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Penology, LAW / Criminal Law / Juvenile Offenders, Juvenile offenders, Juvenile Criminal Law, Child Welfare;Urbanisation;Borstals;Youth Offending;Welfare