10 January 2010

Young Adults and Criminal Justice: International norms and practices

Courts and sentencing, Maturity

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What can other countries and international standards tell us about how to improve the way we approach young people in the criminal justice system? With reference to approaches in Germany, Sweden, the Czech Republic and the US, among others, this report looks at different types of sentencing, diversion and resettlement and considers international standards on the treatment of young adults.

Publisher: International Centre for Prison Studies, Kings College London

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