Tagged with 2nd Australasian Youth Justice Conference

A new Griffith University study suggests that youth justice conferencing rather than court appearance is more effective in reducing recidivism rates for young offenders.

Youth justice researchers, policy makers and practitioners will converge at the 2nd Australasian Youth Justice Conference in Brisbane from September 13-15.

A study of more than 700 youth sexual and violent offenders found those who successfully completed treatment with the Griffith Youth Forensic Service (GYFS) were less likely to sexually and violently reoffend over time.