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Alternative models of youth justice: lessons from Scotland and Northern Ireland
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | McVie, Susan |
| Copyright Year | 2011 |
| Abstract | Purpose – Widespread criticism of the youth justice system in England and Wales has resulted in calls for it to adopt a restorative paradigm. This paper seeks to review the historical development of youth justice in neighbouring Scotland and Northern Ireland.Design/methodology/approach – The historical development of youth justice in Scotland and Northern Ireland is reviewed with a view to learning lessons from these two very different models, compared to the current model in England and Wales.Findings – It is argued that those tasked with reforming the system in England and Wales must understand the underlying political, cultural and social contexts in which alternative models have developed and satisfactorily resolve the conflicting needs and rights of the offender versus those of the victim, community and wider public.Originality/value – Transfer of policy and practice from other jurisdictions requires careful consideration of their political, cultural and social contexts but England and Wales may bene... |
| Starting Page | 106 |
| Ending Page | 114 |
| Page Count | 9 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.1108/17466661111149402 |
| Volume Number | 6 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://www.research.ed.ac.uk/portal/files/8644714/alternative_models_of_youth_justice.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://www.safetylit.org/citations/ild_request_form.php?article_id=citjournalarticle_307532_24 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.1108/17466661111149402 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
