Sentencing and treatment of juvenile sex offenders in Australia
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R Blackley and L Bartels, “Sentencing and treatment of juvenile sex offenders in Australia”, in Australian Institute of Criminology, Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice, No 555, 2018.
Abstract
This paper considers current sentencing and treatment practices for juvenile sex offenders in Australia and examines how the competing challenges of rehabilitation, accountability and community protection are met. The paper begins with an overview of juvenile offenders and the juvenile justice system, and outlines the principles for sentencing young offenders. It then looks into understanding the needs and deeds of juvenile sex offenders. The paper concludes with a focus on sentencing and treatment for sexually abusive behaviours by young people as well as barriers to treatment and treatment innovations.