History GCSE
Youth justice
What Youth justice means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Youth justice
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The treatment of young offenders became specialised, with Borstals and Youth Offender Institutions focusing on education rather than harsh punishment.
Topics that use Youth justice
- Option 10: c1900–present: Crime and punishment in modern Britain - 2 The nature of law enforcement and punishment (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Alternatives to incarceration
- Community involvement
- Crime prevention
- Institutional specialisation
- Technological advancement
- Penal reform
- Rehabilitation vs Retribution
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