Synopses & Reviews
Positive Youth Justice offers a powerful new way of approaching youth justice issues: Children First, Offenders Second (CFOS). Aiming to reorient the way that the justice system thinks about and handles young offenders, CFOS argues that the primary focus should be on the fact that these offenders are children, addressing the nature and consequences of their criminal actions in light of that fundamental fact. Already in use in Wales, CFOS is a promising blueprint for building a child-friendly and inclusive approach to criminal justice issues relating to youth.
Review
andldquo;This book is comprehensive, accessible, and up-to-date, covering all aspects of youth justice. It is a andlsquo;must buyandrsquo; and required reading for established academics, students, and youth justice professionals.andrdquo;
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andldquo;By building on and extending their long-term local research project in Swansea, Haines and Case make a welcome contribution to rethinking youth justice law, policy, and practice.andrdquo;
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andldquo;This thought-provoking and timely book will speak to the interests of many. . . . A welcome addition to the youth justice literature.andrdquo;
About the Author
Kevin Haines is professor of criminology and youth justice at Swansea University.Stephen Case is associate professor of criminal justice and criminology at Swansea University.
Table of Contents
Introduction: A and#39;Children First, Offenders Secondand#39; philosophy of positive youth justice
Positive Youth Justice andndash; Introducing Children First, Offenders Second
What is Children First, Offenders Second?
The context of Children First, Offenders Second positive youth justice: evolution through devolution
Putting children first in the youth justice system
Progressive diversion
Progressive prevention-promotion
Conclusion