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Children and Young People in Custody: Managing the Risk Illustrated Edition
Author(s): Maggie Blyth (Editor), Chris Wright (Editor), Robert Newman (Editor)
- Publisher: Policy Press
- Publication Date: 19 Nov. 2008
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 112 pages
- ISBN-10: 1847422616
- ISBN-13: 9781847422613
Book Description
Over the last decade, the reformed youth justice system has seen increases in the numbers of children and young people in custody, a sharp rise in indeterminate sentences and the continuing deaths of young prisoners. This report brings together contributions from leading experts on young people and criminal justice to critically examine current policy and practice.
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Maggie Blyth is Independent Chair of Nottingham YOT and youth justice specialist. She is also a Member of the Parole Board for England and Wales. Chris Wright is the National Director, Operations & New Business, at Rainer Crime Concern. Robert Newman is Head of Inclusion at the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales.
