Description
Book SynopsisThis topical book outlines a model of positive youth justice: Children First, Offenders Second (CFOS), which promotes child-friendly, diversionary, inclusionary, engaging, promotional practice and legitimate partnership between children and adults to serve as a blueprint for other local authorities and countries.
Trade Review"This book is comprehensive, accessible and up-to-date covering all aspects of youth justice. It is a ‘must buy’ and required reading for established academics, students and youth justice professionals" Sean Creaney, Trustee of the National Association for Youth Justice
"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." Professor Barry Goldson, The University of Liverpool
?"This thought-provoking and timely book will speak to the interests of many ... a welcome addition to the youth justice literature." Dr Laura Kelly, Liverpool John Moores University
Table of ContentsIntroduction: A Children First, Offenders Second philosophy of positive youth justice ; Positive Youth Justice – 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.
