The evolution of youth justice conferencing in Queensland, 1990–2021

Price, Stephanie; Prenzler, Tim; McKillop, Nadine; Rayment-McHugh, Susan

doi:10.1080/10345329.2021.1988248

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“…Juvenile diversion programs gained considerable traction in the late 1960s to 1980s in response to growing recognition that the imposition of punitive sanctions through the formal juvenile justice system should only be used as a “last resort” when dealing with juvenile offending (Chapin & Griffin, 2005, p. 163). Since then, the use of juvenile diversion programs in various jurisdictions around the world has continued to be popular, with programs taking various forms (e.g., juvenile courts, youth mental health diversion, youth justice conferencing) (see Fox et al, 2021; Price et al, 2022; Singer, 2014).…”

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Youth Mental Health Diversion at Court: Barriers to Diversion and Impact on Reoffending

Gaskin¹,

Singh

Soon

et al. 2022

Crime & Delinquency

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In a cohort of young people referred to an Australian mental health court diversion service over a 7-year period, 46.5% of those deemed eligible ( n = 523) were granted diversion and the following were identified as barriers to being granted diversion: identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, having substance use problems, prior offending, and no record of prior diversion. Young people granted diversion were significantly less likely to reoffend, even after adjustment for a range of other covariates. This study highlights the need to address barriers to mental health court diversion for young people, particularly in light of the evidence of its effectiveness in reducing risk of reoffending.

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Youth Mental Health Diversion at Court: Barriers to Diversion and Impact on Reoffending

Gaskin¹,

Singh

Soon

et al. 2022

Crime & Delinquency

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A review of restorative justice programmes for First Nations Peoples in Queensland

Price,

Prenzler,

Rayment-McHugh

et al. 2024

International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justi

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Restorative justice as diversion for adult offenders in Queensland, 1990–2021

Price

Prenzler

McKillop

et al. 2023

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This article provides a summary history and critique of the Queensland experience of restorative justice for adult offenders, with a focus on policy development and program implementation. It aims to identify key lessons to improve policy and implementation that may be transferrable to similar jurisdictions. Public source material was analysed to identify significant moments of change, including the launch of programs, the political rhetoric and commentary, as well as key activity data (e.g. referral rates). Results identified a significant lack of program uptake, with limited referral rates hindering the utilisation of restorative justice as an effective diversionary mechanism for adult offending in Queensland. In terms of both diversion and prevention, the study was restricted by a lack of data, indicating a significant practice and research gap, hence the need for enhanced research, increased application and greater transparency. Combined with a review of the literature, the results suggest the need for a greater focus on the welfare needs of victims and offenders to improve client and program outcomes, and reduce reoffending.

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The evolution of youth justice conferencing in Queensland, 1990–2021

Cited by 3 publications

References 30 publications

Youth Mental Health Diversion at Court: Barriers to Diversion and Impact on Reoffending

Youth Mental Health Diversion at Court: Barriers to Diversion and Impact on Reoffending

A review of restorative justice programmes for First Nations Peoples in Queensland

Restorative justice as diversion for adult offenders in Queensland, 1990–2021

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