Juvenile Justice in Australia: How Well Do We Comply with International Standards? (Plenary Address)

Youth Justice, 2008

Posted: 6 Feb 2009

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Chris Cunneen

Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research,University of Technology Sydney; James Cook University - Cairns Campus

Date Written: April 1, 2008

Abstract

This paper explores the different approaches to juvenile justice across Australian jurisdictions, and examines whether or not Australia is compliant with international standards. Compliance is assessed according to three principles: the use of imprisonment and detention as a last resort, the availability and use of diversion options, and the prohibition against racial discrimination. The paper includes an outline of potential improvements to diversionary strategies, and the need for legislation to provide clarity and consistency.

Keywords: Juvenile justice, Australia, international standards, criminology

JEL Classification: K00

Suggested Citation

Cunneen, Chris, Juvenile Justice in Australia: How Well Do We Comply with International Standards? (Plenary Address) (April 1, 2008). Youth Justice, 2008, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1338353

Chris Cunneen (Contact Author)

Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research,University of Technology Sydney ( email )

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PO Box 123
Sydney, NSW 2007
Australia

James Cook University - Cairns Campus ( email )

PO Box 6811
Cairns, Queensland 4870
Australia

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