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SAGE PUBLISHING Youth Justice And Social Work Second Edition 2012 Edition by Pickford
It is vital for social work students and practitioners to understand the complexities of the youth justice system. This fully revised second edition analyses and puts into context several pieces of new legislation such as the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, the Youth Rehabilitation Order 2009 and the new Youth Conditional Caution. Carefully selected case studies and summaries of contemporary research help to underpin this accessible and essential resource. Ideal for students on placement, this new edition enables the reader to follow complex and often difficult legislation and law. IntroductionValues, Ethics and Human Rights in Youth Justice Social WorkThe Development of Youth Justice Philosophies, Laws and PoliciesCriminological Theories in Relation to Young People who OffendThe Laws and Sentencing Framework of Contemporary Youth Justice PracticeWorking within a Youth Offending Team and in the Youth Justice SystemAssessing Young PeopleWorking with Young PeopleLooking ForwardConclusion