...Rod Morgan; Susan McVie Purpose 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 development of youth justice in neighbouring Scotland and Northern Ireland. Design...

... and it is incomprehensible to most young offenders. The Commission proposes that in future restorative justice should be the core of the youth justice system. Originality/value The paper argues that a reformed system would exert a stronger influence on young offenders, would be more satisfying to victims and would...

...Rod Morgan; Barry Goldson Purpose 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 juvenile/youth justice policy reform extending over the last 50 years. Design...

...Rod Morgan; Jo Phoenix Purpose 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. Design/methodology/approach The pedagogic tensions that currently shape YJ training are described...

...Rod Morgan; John Pitts; Malcolm Stevens Purpose This paper seeks to consider the youth justice system from a custody perspective. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents the recent history of the secure estate and youth justice in England and Wales, arguing that the present system...