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The effect of custodial penalties on juvenile reoffending

Comparison of juveniles in the NSW Children's Court sentenced to control (custodial) orders and those receiving community-based sanctions - imprisonment as a deterrent - imposition of custodial sentence had no effect on risk of reoffending - recidivism.

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Published in:Australian & New Zealand journal of criminology 2012-04, Vol.45 (1), p.26-44
Main Authors: McGrath, Andrew, Weatherburn, Don
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Comparison of juveniles in the NSW Children's Court sentenced to control (custodial) orders and those receiving community-based sanctions - imprisonment as a deterrent - imposition of custodial sentence had no effect on risk of reoffending - recidivism.
ISSN:0004-8658
1837-9273
DOI:10.1177/0004865811432585