Juvenile Justice 5th edition explores youth and crime in Australia, and the institutions and agencies associated with the administration of juvenile justice. It provides an accessible introduction to the main concepts and issues of juvenile justice and critically analyses the principles, policies and practices associated with it. The book provides clear information across a broad range of areas, and raises a number of questions about the institutions of juvenile justice and how we think about issues of juvenile justice.

Features

• Easy to read and a clear writing style ensures content is accessible to all students
• Encourages readers to think critically about the principles, policies and practices of juvenile justice
• Fully updated with the latest statistics and data available
• Case examples explore contemporary and topical issues, and highlight real-life examples

New to this Edition

• Updated with the latest data, statistics and developments
• Case examples in every chapter explore contemporary and topical issues and highlight real-life examples
• New sections on: 
  • Sexuality, homelessness and unstable accommodation and child-protection and out-of-home care histories
  • Ethnic minority youth and contact with the criminal justice system
  • Young women’s contact with the criminal justice system
  • Addressing the needs of young women in the criminal justice system
  • Impacts of remand and young people
  • Age, gender and Indigenous status of young people in detention
  • Using detention
  • Effective youth crime prevention programs

Chris Cunneen is a Professor in the Faculties of Arts, Social Sciences and Law, at the University of New South Wales

Rob White is a Professor in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Tasmania

Kelly Richards is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Justice at the Queensland University of Technology

The following resources are available for lecturers who prescribe Juvenile Justice for their course:

• Instructor’s Resource Manual with discussion questions.

Click here to access the full list of lecturer resources