Youth Justice was established in 2000 by its Founding Editor, Barry Goldson, and the National Association for Youth Justice (http://thenayj.org.uk/)

Youth Justice is an international peer-reviewed journal that engages with the analysis of juvenile/youth justice systems, law, policy and practice and comprises of articles that are theoretically informed and/or grounded in the latest empirical research.

"As issues regarding youth become more salient and global, Youth Justice provides an important forum to disseminate information on laws and policies affecting the rights and treatment of children and youth. The scholarship and perspectives on emergent practices and policies inform the discussion and increase understanding of the consequences for youth and society." Dr Peter Benekos, Mercyhurst College, Pennsylvania, USA

"It is vital that there is a forum for thoughtful debate in the area of youth crime. Youth Justice is that rare thing - an academic journal that engages both scholars and practitioners, stimulating argument and discussion on matters of policy, practice and politics". Professor Tim Newburn, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK

"Too often, scholarly coverage of the issues surrounding the treatment, welfare and rights of young people in the criminal justice system is marginalised in mainstream criminal justice journals. Youth Justice fills this gap. It is a crucial resource for academics and criminal justice professionals alike." Dr Shadd Maruna, Queens University, Belfast

Electronic access:
Youth Justice is available electronically on SAGE Journals Online at http://yjj.sagepub.com