Juvenile Justice: International Perspectives, Models and Trends, Winterdyk..

Taylor & Francis

Juvenile JusticeInternational Perspectives, Models and Trends\nAuthor(s): John A. Winterdyk\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367669768, 978-0367669768\nSynopsis\nJuvenile justice has been and remains a topical issue at national and international levels. There are various standards and guidelines for administration, but six major models characterize juvenile justice systems worldwide: participatory, welfare, corporatism, modified justice, justice, and crime control. Juvenile Justice: International Perspectives, Models, and Trends presents contributions by authors from different countries in all five continents employing these six models.\n\nThe book begins with a comprehensive overview of the topic and the various international standards and guidelines designed to inform juvenile justice practices. This introduction is followed by chapters on individual countries covered independently by resident experts, allowin.