Mental health, welfare or justice: An introductory global overview of differences between countries in the scale and approach to secure placements of children and young people.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Estimates suggest that over a million children per year are deprived of their liberty across the world. Little is known about the types, ethos or distribution of secure beds in which they are detained.

Aim

This study aims to provide quantitative data with background information, to explore similarities and differences across jurisdictions, and to inform critical inquiry into key concepts and practices.

Methods

Data was obtained using an opportunistic sample of affluent countries, derived from an emerging academic/practice network of senior professionals. Depending on jurisdiction, data was already in the public domain or specifically requested. Data requests were related to the nature and size of health, welfare and criminal justice elements of secure beds

SUBMITTER: Souverein F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9544918 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature