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Australian studies in law, crime and justice

Implementational issues : considering the options for Victoria

Milt Carroll

Published in:
Family conferencing and juvenile justice : the way forward or misplaced optimism?
Christine Alder and Joy Wundersitz (eds)
Canberra : Australian Institute of Criminology, 1994
ISBN 0 642 19881 0
(Australian studies in law, crime and justice series)

Abstract

This chapter briefly describes the juvenile justice system in Victoria, including some of the relevant trends and developments. Carroll identifies his concerns about family group conferences in the light of this. He sets out the major shortcomings of the Victorian system and problems which need to be resolved. He concludes by discussing whether family group conferences address these issues.