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Purpose
This purpose of this paper is to give the author's opinion regarding youth justice reform and austerity cuts.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper explores current policies and legislation relating to the youth criminal justice system, the role of rehabilitation, prevention and restoration.
Findings
The conclusion to this piece is that, in the opinion of the author, youth justice reform is not succeeding under the current circumstances.
Originality/value
The paper takes many aspects into consideration to support the argument, including the Independent Commission on Youth Crime, current journalism and research on the subject and popular culture references.
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2011
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