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Australian studies in law, crime and justice

Family conferencing and juvenile justice : the way forward or misplaced optimism?

Christine Alder and Joy Wundersitz (eds)
ISBN 0 642 19881 0
Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology, 1994

Abstract

The contributors to this work share a concern about the possible effects of the criminal justice system on juvenile offenders. However, they have different views as to how justice should be administered. They question whether it is possible to punish without stigmatisation and whether the prevention of re-offending can be achieved. They consider whether family conferencing is the best alternative. (Based on papers given at the Family Group Conferences : Debating the Issues seminar, June 1993, Melbourne)

Contents

Part 1 - Family conferencing : variations on a theme

Part 2 - The critics speak out

Part 3 - A response to the critics

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