Ursula Kilkelly Youth Justice in Ireland sku-757330558

Ursula Kilkelly's Youth Justice in Ireland: Tough Lives, Rough Justice is a hardcover in the Justice in Controversy Series, listed under Criminal Procedure Law Books as SKU sku-757330558. Kilkelly describes the circumstances of children who offend and their families, the types and numbers of offences, trends in offending, and the problems these children face.

The book critically examines juvenile justice law and policy in Ireland, including the continued use of the Children Act, 1908 and implementation of the Children Act, 2001. It evaluates the legal response against the modern legislative framework and international best practice. Topics include the Garda Diversion Scheme, the Children Court, custodial and non-custodial sanctions, and detention.

Kilkelly compares offending and non-offending children, examines where the care and justice systems overlap, and contrasts High Court proceedings brought by children seeking support with the route through the criminal Children Court.

She challenges perceptions of juvenile offending and the system's response, while noting that limited current data and research make a clear picture difficult to establish.