Families of Katie Allan and William Lindsay to meet prison service chiefs

Prisons should not be immune from prosecution, says head of Scottish prisons

They’ve been fighting for justice for eight years. This morning the families of two young people who took their own lives inside Scotland’s largest young offenders institute, finally met the head of the Scottish Prison Service. She agreed with them that rules which prevent state prisons from being prosecuted for safety failures need to change. Their lawyer is calling for a meeting with the Prime Minister to push for this to happen. Earlier this …

Families of Katie Allan and William Lindsay to meet prison service chiefs

The two died within months of each other in 2018 at Polmont.

Children exiting the youth justice system face increased risk of premature death, study finds

New Curtin-led research has found that young people who have had contact with the youth justice system face an increased risk of premature death, prompting calls for better support for these vulnerable children and adolescents.

Research links 'tragic' risk of premature death to youth justice system

Young people who come into contact with the justice system in Queensland are over four times more likely to die prematurely than their peers, according to new research.

Youth justice study makes confronting finding

Young people who have faced the youth justice system have an increased risk of premature death, new Curtin University-led research has revealed.

Diversion through the Juvenile Justice Act: Leading children/youth away from a life of crime?

Dear editor, The Juvenile Justice Act (JJA) was revised in 2018, representing a significant step forward in Guyana’s approach to handling children in conflict with the law. This legislation emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment, diverting children/youth away from petty crimes, which lead to a more productive life for our young citizens. The JJA 2018 aligns with […] The post Diversion through the Juvenile Justice Act: Leading children/youth a…