This book offers a clear and comprehensive guide to youth justice practice based on a solid grounding of academic research and in-depth understanding of how the youth justice system operates. Lessons from the past, current challenges and new directions are all explored. The book provides a judicious balance between an analysis of past policy and practical strategies for present day issues such as parental responsibility, risk and restorative justice.

MARK DRAKEFORD is Professor of Social Policy & Applied Social Sciences in the School of Social Sciences, University of Wales, Cardiff.

Introduction: Young People and Youth Justice
Youth and Society
Youth Justice: A Recent History
Developing a Youth Justice Philosophy
Managing Youth Justice Systems
Managing Other Significant Systems
Effective Work with Young Offenders
Young People and Criminal Responsibility
Bibliography.