The sentencing of children
Subtitle: profesional work and perspectives
By: Max Travers
Publisher: New Academia Publishing
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 249
ISBN-13: 9780985569877
Subjects: Juvenile courts; States; Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Other titles: Professional work and perspectives
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 230-242) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Welfare versus punishment : a continuing debate; title: Why observe sentencing hearings?; title: Professional work in the children's court; title: Responding to minor offences; title: Responding to repeat and serious offences; title: The vulnerable offender; title: Bureaucratic work or due process?; title: Comparing courts; title: Implications and recommendations.