Autorentext

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

Klappentext

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.

Inhalt

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