Journal article
The evolution of youth justice conferencing in Queensland, 1990–2021
Current Issues in Criminal Justice, Vol.34(1), pp.77-94
2022
Abstract
This paper provides a summary history and critique of the development and implementation of restorative justice in the Queensland youth justice system through an analysis of official data and documentary sources. The paper focuses on policy changes, including government responses to program reviews, issues regarding the availability of conferencing, connections between conferencing and prevention and program transparency and accountability. The study provides several important lessons applicable across jurisdictions. The main finding was that conferencing in Queensland remains substantially underutilised. This was associated in large part with the discretionary gatekeeping role of police, the absence of a systematic and comprehensive consultation process with victims and accused persons and governments ignoring the science of restorative justice. In terms of prevention, the study identifies the need for a more integrated approach involving conferencing, risk assessments and the post-conference supervision and welfare needs of offenders.
Details
- Title
- The evolution of youth justice conferencing in Queensland, 1990–2021
- Authors
- Stephanie Price (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and SocietyTim Prenzler (Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastNadine McKillop (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and SocietySusan Rayment-McHugh (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre - Legacy
- Publication details
- Current Issues in Criminal Justice, Vol.34(1), pp.77-94
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Date published
- 2022
- DOI
- 10.1080/10345329.2021.1988248
- ISSN
- 2206-9542
- Organisation Unit
- Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; School of Law and Society; Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99578908602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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