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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 377-389 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Criminal Law Journal |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
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Naming young offenders : Implications of research for reform. / O'Leary, Jodie.
In: Criminal Law Journal, Vol. 37, No. 1, 2013, p. 377-389.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
TY - JOUR
T1 - Naming young offenders
T2 - Implications of research for reform
AU - O'Leary, Jodie
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - Recently it was reported that Queensland’s Liberal National Party Government is considering proposing amendments to the State’s juvenile justice legislation to expand the ability to name recidivist young offenders. This article suggests that such a proposal does not align with the evidence regarding juvenile development and offending, and will be ineffective as a deterrent, as well as increasing stigmatising potential. The article considers whether the provisions on naming in other States and Territories are better aligned with the available evidence. It concludes that the approach taken in the majority of jurisdictions, which rests on a presumption against naming, should be considered best practice.
AB - Recently it was reported that Queensland’s Liberal National Party Government is considering proposing amendments to the State’s juvenile justice legislation to expand the ability to name recidivist young offenders. This article suggests that such a proposal does not align with the evidence regarding juvenile development and offending, and will be ineffective as a deterrent, as well as increasing stigmatising potential. The article considers whether the provisions on naming in other States and Territories are better aligned with the available evidence. It concludes that the approach taken in the majority of jurisdictions, which rests on a presumption against naming, should be considered best practice.
M3 - Article
VL - 37
SP - 377
EP - 389
JO - Criminal Law Journal
JF - Criminal Law Journal
SN - 0314-1160
IS - 1
ER -