Published
Jun 20, 2024Page count
278 pagesISBN
978-1447369660Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Policy PressPublished
Jun 20, 2024Page count
278 pagesISBN
978-1447369684Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Policy PressPublished
Jun 20, 2024Page count
278 pagesISBN
978-1447369684Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Policy Press
Youth Justice
Policy development and implementation has a pivotal role in the youth justice system, profoundly impacting professionals and the children they work with. This imaginative book challenges limited explanations of policy-making as linear and government-dominated through original research into the practices, identities and relationships of a wide range of stakeholders working in multiple policy- making contexts in England and Wales.
The result is a detailed expert analysis of the contexts and mechanisms of youth justice policy-making. This book is key reading for researchers, professionals and students seeking effective understandings and responses to the long term social problem of youth offending.
“Recent youth justice policy has often appeared impenetrably illusive. As both participant and observer, insider and outsider, Stephen Case, alongside his many witnesses, has revealed the shape of the beast.” Rod Morgan, Professor Emeritus, University of Bristol and formerly Chairman, Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
“This book provides a unique window into the often-shrouded world of youth justice policy creation. Policy makers interviewed for this book provide frank and revelatory insight into policy-making processes.” Kathy Hampson, Aberystwyth University
“Steve Case prepares a richly insightful account of the twists and turns of policy making, drawing heavily on the experiences of people who are close to decision making. This is an important addition to the literature on youth justice policy and Case helpfully pulls out a range of discussion topics for the enquiring mind." John Drew CBE, Former Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board
Stephen Case is Professor of Youth Justice in the Department of Criminology, Sociology & Social Policy at Loughborough University.
Introduction: Contextualised Understanding of Youth Justice Policy-Making
1. The Contextualised Construction of Youth Justice Policy
2. Methodology: Exploring Contextualised Constructions of Youth Justice Policy
3. Expansionist ‘New Youth Justice’ Policy
4. Austerity Youth Justice As Tentative Policy ‘Progress’
5. Exploring Youth Justice Policy-Making Contexts and Mechanisms
6. Professional Identities, Expertise and Evidence
7. The Centrality of Relationships in Youth Justice Policy-Making
Discussion: Towards a Contextualised Understanding of Youth Justice Policy-Making
