Full Description
Providing in-depth insight into different types of knowledge and skills partnerships in youth justice, this book illustrates the importance of collaborative working between academics and professionals, drawing on empirical research and practice examples to present expert analysis of knowledge/evidence production and utilisation in youth justice.
Original and cutting edge, the focus of this edited collection is on different forms of knowledge exchange (transfer) between professionals and academics in the youth justice context. Authored by experts in the field, each chapter presents a series of case studies showcasing the application of theory/evidence to practice, and shedding light on the challenges professionals experience when seeking to understand complex theory and 'make sense' of the vast array of empirical data.
Knowledge and Skills Partnerships in Youth Justice will appeal to students researching youth justice and criminal justice systems. The book will also be useful for practitioners of youth justice, as well as policymakers.
Contents
Introduction: Knowledge/evidence production and utilisation
Sean Creaney and Jayne Price
Chapter 1: Enablers and barriers to the development of knowledge and skills partnerships in youth justice
Jayne Price and Sean Creaney
Chapter 2: Criminology placements and work experience opportunities in youth justice
Sean Creaney and Jayne Price
Chapter 3: How the inspectorate works with external academics/researchers
Robin Moore, Andrea Brazier and Helen Mercer
Chapter 4: Youth Justice Still Live! The centrality of relationships to the maintenance of a youth justice community of practice in challenging times and beyond
Sue Bond-Taylor
Chapter 5: The Dyfed Powys Hwb Doeth partnership
Kathy Hampson
Chapter 6: Supporting practice in Scotland: Lessons from the Children and Young People's Centre for Justice
Ross Gibson, Nina Vaswani and Fiona Dyer
Chapter 7: Advancing best practice in juvenile justice in Belarus
Vicky Palmer
Conclusion: Knowledge and skills partnerships
Sean Creaney and Jayne Price
