What are the various forces influencing the role of the prison in late modern societies? What
changes have there been in penality and use of the prison over the past 40 years that have …

Numbers, rates and proportions of those remanded in custody have increased significantly
in recent decades across a range of jurisdictions. In Australia they have doubled since the …

Restorative justice and therapeutic jurisprudence measures have recently been introduced
into youth justice systems. As gatekeepers to these measures, Children's Court magistrates …

Fitness to stand trial is a necessary requisite for a fair trial in judicial proceedings. Research
within Australia is limited regarding juvenile fitness for trial, though recent evidence indicates …

This project involved an evaluation of firefighter involvement in Youth Justice Conferencing
to determine whether, and if so how, this program facilitates the prevention of youth misuse …

This paper presents preliminary findings from an ongoing study that examines clients'
understanding and experiences of case management as it occurs in New South Wales …

This article examines the importance of the social evidence base in relation to the
development of the law. It argues that there is a need for those lawyers who play a part in …

Within just over one month of coming into operation in May 2014, the new Bail Act 2013
(NSW), a product of long-term law reform consideration, was reviewed and then amended …

Restorative justice and therapeutic jurisprudence measures have recently been introduced
into youth justice systems. As gatekeepers to these measures, Children's Court magistrates …