Effectiveness of the System (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is the primary concern when dealing with young offenders under the 1987 Act?
What is the primary concern when dealing with young offenders under the 1987 Act?
Rehabilitation
By what percentage have detention rates for young offenders fallen since 1981?
By what percentage have detention rates for young offenders fallen since 1981?
More than 50%
What did the 2009 study find about reoffending rates for custodial vs alternative sentences?
What did the 2009 study find about reoffending rates for custodial vs alternative sentences?
No difference in reoffending rates
What percentage of youth justice conferences result from Children's Court referrals?
What percentage of youth justice conferences result from Children's Court referrals?
Approximately 50%
By what percentage did juveniles on remand increase between 2007 and 2008?
By what percentage did juveniles on remand increase between 2007 and 2008?
32%
How did the average remand period change after the 2007 Bail Act amendments?
How did the average remand period change after the 2007 Bail Act amendments?
From 10 days to 35 days
What percentage of young people detained for bail breach had committed a further offence?
What percentage of young people detained for bail breach had committed a further offence?
34%
Which model emphasises punishment whilst the other prioritises rehabilitation?
Which model emphasises punishment whilst the other prioritises rehabilitation?
Justice model; welfare model
What is the main purpose of the Young Offenders Act 1997 (NSW)?
What is the main purpose of the Young Offenders Act 1997 (NSW)?
Diverting youth from custodial sentences
In 2007, what percentage of young offenders before NSW Children's Court got a control order?
In 2007, what percentage of young offenders before NSW Children's Court got a control order?
10.3%