Dr Andrew Day and Dr Sharon Casey, Forensic Psychology Research Group, Centre for Applied Psychological Research, University of South Australia
Prepared for The Office for the Guardian for Children and Young People, Government of South Australia
Young people in custody for remand or detention, by nature of their captivity, are highly vulnerable to the philosophy, policy and practice of youth justice as expressed in their immediate social and physical environment. Full Image (4.61K)
In 2006-07, 500 young people spent varying lengths of time South Australia's youth training centres at Magill and Cavan. A new report prepared for the Guardian by Dr Andrew Day and Dr Sharon Casey of the University of South Australia draws on the published literature and consultation with the residents and experts in youth offending to review the programmes provided and propose directions for change.
The Review of Programmes in Youth Training Centres, released today, finds that significant re-development of youth training centre programmes is required. This includes clarification of purpose, a well supported case-management tool, development of age, gender and culturally appropriate services and ongoing monitoring of the social climate of the centres.
Part 1 is a comprehensive review of human developmental theories and programmes to address re-offending in young people. Part 2 contains details of the consultations and recommendations.
A summary of the literature review and a summary of the recommendations are also available.
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