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
Subjects:
Australia
Children
Courts
Criminal justice
CRIMINAL OFFENDERS
Criminal sentences
Criminal sentencing
Criminality
Deterrence
Imprisonment
Juvenile courts
Juvenile delinquency
Juvenile Offenders
New South Wales
Offenders
PRISONS
Punishment
Recidivism
Risk
SENTENCING
YOUNG OFFENDERS
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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