This book provides social work practitioners and allied professionals with an applied understanding of the formal legislation, policy and guidance relating to young people who are considered 'at risk' of, accused of, or convicted of involvement in offending or anti-social behaviour.
1. Introduction
2. Preventing Offending and Understanding its Causes
3. Anti-social Behaviour
4. Arrest and Detention by the Police
5. In the Youth Court
6. Disposal I: Community Sentences
7. Disposal II: Custody
8. Conclusions.
