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University Of New South Wales: Rehabilitation trumps ‘get-tough’ policies in juvenile detention

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A research-driven training program for youth justice officers that promotes positive relationships between staff and young people is challenging conventional “get-tough” approaches in juvenile detention. The innovative approach develops youth officers’ behaviour management skills through specialist training, coaching and supervision to create a supportive and secure environment for young people who offend. ‘Towards an effective […]