Market pressures: youth justice reform in an age of austerity

Abstract

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.

Citation

Angel, H. (2011), "Market pressures: youth justice reform in an age of austerity", Safer Communities, Vol. 10 No. 4, pp. 28-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/17578041111186720