Fundamentals & developmental psychology in youth corrections

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Title:

Author:

Du Preez, Nicolien, 1964-

ISBN:

9781868886036

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

xii, 254 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm

Contents:

Historical developments in youth corrections -- Restorative justice priciples and practices in youth correction -- The youth justice process in South Africa -- Children's rights and obligations -- International standards that are relevant to youth in corrections -- Legislation that is relevant to youth in corrections -- Developmental psychology -- The role of the correctional official in addressing the basic needs of youth in corrections -- The role of the correctional official in addressing the special needs of youth in correction -- Building relationships -- The physical environment in youth correction.

Abstract:

"A training guide for students of the youth correctional system, this book offers in-depth and well-structured theoretical and normative, together with guidelines on how to implement such knowledge in the correctional system."--Back cover.

Subject Term:

Juvenile delinquents -- South Africa.

Juvenile delinquency -- South Africa -- Prevention.

Juvenile corrections -- South Africa.

Children's rights -- South Africa.

Children -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- South Africa.

Community-based corrections -- South Africa.

Alternatives to imprisonment -- South Africa.

Juvenile delinquents -- Rehabilitation -- South Africa.

Restorative justice -- South Africa.

Juvenile justice, Administration of -- South Africa.

Correctional institutions -- South Africa -- Administration.

Correctional institutions -- South Africa -- Management.

Social work with youth -- South Africa.

Developmental psychology -- South Africa.

Added Author:

Du Preez, Nicolien, 1964-

Luyt, Willem Frederik Muller.

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As a training guide for students of the youth corrections system, this book offers in-depth and well-structured theoretical and normative information, together with guidelines on how to implement such knowledge in the correctional system. Covering both historical and comparative perspectives, the book follows an approach to youth crime and youth justice aligned to the South African Child Justice Bill, which focuses on diversion, non-custodial measures, and restorative justice, instead of imprisonment. The themes fit equally well into the constitutional framework of South African society and embrace the value of human dignity and the principle of inclusion.