NAYJ lobbies government on youth justice issues as a member of the Standing Committee for Youth Justice and also publishes position papers and specific campaigns.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN IN TROUBLE THE PHILOSOPHICAL BASE
Children and young people should be viewed individually according to their stage of development. A child or young person who offends should be viewed as a child and as a child first and foremost. Thus, the welfare of the child remains paramount. Within this context, the National Association for Youth Justice believes that:-
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the NAYJ is to promote the rights of, and justice for, children in trouble.
Children in Conflict with Law : Briefing Paper
Children in conflict with law: an overview of trends and developments – 2010/2011′ authored by Dr Tim Bateman is essential reading for everyone in the youth justice arena.
A Child Focussed Youth Justice System
A Child Focused Youth Justice System why changes are needed and how they would be possible within the current framework.
Briefing Paper Payment by Results
The coalition government has promised a ‘rehabilitation revolution’ and the use of payments by results to incentivise services. However, there is little evidence to support this approach and a real risk of unintended consequences.
Newsletter – Winter 2011
CRAE
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