NCJ Number
230520
Date Published
January 2010
Length
80 pages
Annotation
This report identifies effective practice in juvenile justice by reviewing policy and practice in international and national jurisdictions, and reviews the results of a range of program, evaluation, and evidence of outcomes.
Abstract
Noetic Solutions Pty Limited was engaged by the Minister for Juvenile Justice to undertake a four-phase strategic review of the New South Wales (NSW) juvenile justice policy. The purpose of the review was to propose a plan for future policy, programs, and practices within the NSW Juvenile Justice System. This plan was developed through the identification of emerging trends, evaluating existing government legislation, policy and practices, with the intent of reducing reoffending, particularly Indigenous offender. In identifying and describing effective practice in juvenile justice, the report reviews important international and Australian juvenile justice systems and draw from the 'what works' literature to evaluate a range of programs. The report identifies six key principles to support the implementation of effective practice in juvenile justice: 1) evidence-based policy formulation, avoidance of youth incarcerations wherever possible, comprehensive and complementary programming, tailored strategies for Indigenous and other culturally diverse groups, whole-of-government collaboration, and whole-of-community collaboration. Charts and figure