Journal of Children's Services: Volume 6 Issue 2

Reforming the response to youth crime: from evidence to implementation

David J. Smith, David Utting

This paper seeks to argue that there are many failings in current responses to youth crime and antisocial behaviour in England and Wales, which means that the time is ripe for…

The Independent Commission on Youth Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: fresh start or false dawn?

Barry Goldson

In 2010, “The Independent Commission on Youth Crime and Antisocial Behaviour” published a major report. This paper critically assesses the report by placing it within a context of…

The age of criminal responsibility: developmental science and human rights perspectives

Elly Farmer

The minimum age of criminal responsibility (MACR) was set at ten years old in 1963. Since then a deeper appreciation of children's rights and understanding of their unique…

Policing youth anti‐social behaviour and crime: time for reform?

Tim Newburn

This paper aims to examine the policing of youth anti‐social behaviour and crime.

Alternative models of youth justice: lessons from Scotland and Northern Ireland

Susan McVie

Widespread criticism of the youth justice system in England and Wales has resulted in calls for it to adopt a restorative paradigm. This paper seeks to review the historical…

The custodial labyrinth

John Pitts, Malcolm Stevens

This paper seeks to consider the youth justice system from a custody perspective.

In search of a youth justice pedagogy? A commentary

Jo Phoenix

This paper seeks to look at youth justice (YJ) personnel training and education and the recommendations about it made in Time for a Fresh Start.

Where next for youth justice?

Rod Morgan

Change of ownership for Pier Professional

Rebecca Marsh