This essay critically evaluates the effectiveness of youth justice conferences and indigenous sen... more This essay critically evaluates the effectiveness of youth justice conferences and indigenous sentencing courts but ultimately conclude that systemic causes of crime can only be resolved once society learns to respond to offending in a way that enables and facilitates restorative and transformative forms of justice, using Belgium and a case study in the United States as examples.
Young offenders have complex needs that are not being sufficiently catered for by caregivers or t... more Young offenders have complex needs that are not being sufficiently catered for by caregivers or the state. Detention, mostly for minor misdemeanours, not only fails to address the needs of these children, it is physically and psychologically damaging; a violation of their rights under a number of international treaties and conventions, exposing them to disadvantage. Some children in Australia, such as Bronson Blessington, have even been sentenced to life imprisonment for offences committed at 14; an age where the presumption of doli incapax still applies.
More consideration must be given to diversion or prevention where possible, and addressing the underlying causes of prejudice and criminogenic behaviour. A thorough review of the juvenile justice system, and consequently, the minimum age of criminal responsibility, is necessary to safeguard the rights and futures of children across Australia.
This essay critically evaluates the effectiveness of youth justice conferences and indigenous sen... more This essay critically evaluates the effectiveness of youth justice conferences and indigenous sentencing courts but ultimately conclude that systemic causes of crime can only be resolved once society learns to respond to offending in a way that enables and facilitates restorative and transformative forms of justice, using Belgium and a case study in the United States as examples.
Young offenders have complex needs that are not being sufficiently catered for by caregivers or t... more Young offenders have complex needs that are not being sufficiently catered for by caregivers or the state. Detention, mostly for minor misdemeanours, not only fails to address the needs of these children, it is physically and psychologically damaging; a violation of their rights under a number of international treaties and conventions, exposing them to disadvantage. Some children in Australia, such as Bronson Blessington, have even been sentenced to life imprisonment for offences committed at 14; an age where the presumption of doli incapax still applies.
More consideration must be given to diversion or prevention where possible, and addressing the underlying causes of prejudice and criminogenic behaviour. A thorough review of the juvenile justice system, and consequently, the minimum age of criminal responsibility, is necessary to safeguard the rights and futures of children across Australia.
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More consideration must be given to diversion or prevention where possible, and addressing the underlying causes of prejudice and criminogenic behaviour. A thorough review of the juvenile justice system, and consequently, the minimum age of criminal responsibility, is necessary to safeguard the rights and futures of children across Australia.
More consideration must be given to diversion or prevention where possible, and addressing the underlying causes of prejudice and criminogenic behaviour. A thorough review of the juvenile justice system, and consequently, the minimum age of criminal responsibility, is necessary to safeguard the rights and futures of children across Australia.