Description:Enabling readers to develop the knowledge, skills and values which support youth justice practice, this book also provides students with an understanding of the debates within youth justice policy and practice, including the competing issues of welfare and justice. Introduction; Values and ethics in youth justice social work; The development of youth justice philosophies, laws and policies; Criminological theories in relation to young people who offend; The current legal framework of youth justice practice; Working within a Youth Offending Team and in the youth justice system; Assessing young people; Working with young people; Working with others; Looking forward; Conclusion; References; Index