Diversion in a culture of severity

Article Abstract:

Juvenile liaison bureaus (JLBs), which formerly existed in Northamptonshire, Britain, had a less ambitious role in the broader picture of diversion and crime prevention than the Diversion Unit that exists there today. The Diversion Unit seeks to adopt a casework approach for the most part. Former JLB members see current work as different from what they had done. It appears that a multi-agency case-driven approach to diversion has developed in response to the renewed 'culture of severity' around crime control issues.

Juvenile justice, Administration of, Administration of juvenile justice, Crime prevention, Pre-trial intervention, Pretrial intervention

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Diversion of neighbourhood disputes to community mediation

Article Abstract:

Community mediation, in which local organizations work in cooperation with the courts, is a viable alternative to settling neighborhood disputes in the criminal justice system. Neighborhood disputes are often complicated, and because they cover a wide range of incidents and contributing factors, can be handled inappropriately in the courts. Studies have shown local community groups can better address the problems within their own neighborhood and fare more successfully than the courts in resolving conflicts.

Social aspects, Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Dispute resolution (Law), Mediation, Neighborhood justice centers

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Jobs for the boys?: gender differences in referral to community service

Article Abstract:

Research of sentencing patterns from three Scottish courts indicate that community service is being underutilized for female offenders. By increasing the number of women who receive community service sentencing, family disruptions for women with children are decreased and prison costs are lowered. Key issues to be addressed include child care and suitable placements for all-female group provision.

Laws, regulations and rules, Discipline, Sex discrimination against women, Community service, Community services, Women criminals, Community service (Punishment)

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