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JUVENILE JUSTICE
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Children in conflict
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"Every
day thousands of children around the around get caught
up in adult formal justice systems.
Children are arrested and detained by police,
tried by magistrates, and sent to institutions,
including prisons, under systems of justice
which in many cases are set up for adults. Although
there are explicit international guidelines on
the proper administration of juvenile justice, and on
community-based conflict resolution and
rehabilitation of child offenders, children's rights
and special needs are being
ignored. These children are alleged to have come into
conflict with the law of the
land; however, no allowances are made for the fact
that it is often the law that is in
conflict with their survival behaviour and the
reality of their lives." Save
the Children UK
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General Information |
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 Juvenile Justice: Modern concepts of working with
children in conflict with the law Save the Children UK
Juvenile Justice: Innocent digest
compiled by UNICEF International Child Development Centre to provide reliable and easily accessed information on a critical children’s rights concern. It is designed as a working
tool for executive decision-makers, programme managers and other practitioners in child-related fields.
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International
Law, standards and initiatives |
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The 15 Juvenile Justice Indicators
(UNICEF)
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Ministry of Justice, Juvenile Justice Department Formerly known as the Daarul Tadeeb, (correction house), the Central Department for Juvenile Education and Rehabilitation was established in Kabul City near the
Ministry of Justice building in 1346 as a way to assist in the education and rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law.
Juvenile Justice In Russia a demand-driven on-line facility, founded by UN Development Program in the
Russian Federation and the “Regional association of specialists in support of legal-judicial reform and juvenile justice in the Rostov region” (a public
organization) and dedicated to strengthening communication and networking among juvenile justice practitioners across the Russian Federation and beyond.
Youth Justice In Action calling on governments to make justice systems fairer for young people.
Legal Assistance For Children In Conflict With The Law campaign Presented by The International Juvenile Justice Observatory, an inter-disciplinary system of information, communication, debates, analysis
and proposals concerning different areas which affect the development of juvenile justice in the world. The main objective is the development of minors' and young people's situation so they can acquire the skills they need to become
free citizens outside the circuits of exclusion and reclusion. Our investigation is carried out from the global perspective in order to draw comprehensive conclusions.
Interagency Panel on Juvenile Justice established by
the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Resolution 1997/30 to act as a "coordination panel on technical advice and assistance in juvenile
justice." The work of the Panel is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international standards and norms on juvenile justice and other relevant instruments.
Guidance Note of the Secretary - General
comment to the UN common approach to justice for children
(September 2008)
UN common approach to justice for children
(March 2008)
Convention on the rights of the Child General comment No. 10
(February 2007)
Convention on the Rights of the Child
(Article 40)
Generic Model Law on Juvenile Justice
(September 1997)
Administration of Juvenile Justice, ECOSOC resolution 1997/30, including the Guidelines for Action for children in the Criminal Justice Sytem
(United Nations, 36th Plenary Meeting) (July 21, 1997)
United Nations Guidelines for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency (The Riyadh Guidelines) GA Res. 45/112 (December 14, 1990)
United Nations Rules for the Protection of Juveniles Deprived of their Liberty GA Res. 45/113 (December 14, 1990)
United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Administration of Juvenile
Justice ("The Beijing Rules") Adopted by General Assembly resolution 40/33 of 29 November 1985
Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (ECOSOC Res. 663C (XXIV) of 31 July 1957 and 2076 (LXII) of 13 May 1977)
The rights of the child in the administration of juvenile justice explaining the principal international
legal standards concerning the rights of the child in the administration of justice
Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) Publications The QUNO offices in New York and Geneva serve as a Quaker presence at the
United Nations, representing Friends concerns at the international level.
Centre on juvenile and criminal justice After having served the juvenile justice population for over twenty years, CJCJ
has established numerous model programs with programs currently operating out of San Francisco, California.
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Reports, Articles and Analysis |
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Regional and international indicators on juvenile justice: their applicability and relevance in selected countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia
(July 2009)
The development of juvenile justice systems in Eastern Europe and Central Asia Lessons from Albania, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Ukraine (July 2009)
Study
recommends ways to improve juvenile justice in Afghanistan
(UNICEF, Kabul) (July 1 2008)
Justice for Children
(UNICEF & AIHRC)
Youth Justice In Action The Youth Justice in Action campaign report, written by the Children's Legal Centre for Y Care International, sets out the international youth justice framework, provides a summary of key youth justice issues, and makes recommendations for change. (Y Care International) (2006)
Report of the International Conference "Kids Behind Bars" Bethlehem, Palestine (Defence for Children International | Palestine Section) (December 8, 2005)
Juvenile Justice: How Can Reform be Brought onto the International Stage (IRIN) (April 2005)
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Country/Region Specific |
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Australia |
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Crunch time for children's human rights in Australia (Amnesty International) (March 13, 2000)
Disregard for Human Rights in Australia (Focus Juvenile Justice) (February 18, 2000)
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Brazil |
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Hidden abuses against detained youths in Rio de Janeiro
(Amnesty International) (June 2005)
Brazil: Sao Paulo's juvenile detention system -- A human rights crisis, not a public security issue
(Amnesty International) (July 12, 2000)
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Burundi |
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Paying the price: Violations of the rights of Children in detention in Burundi
(Human Rights Watch) (March 15, 2007)
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Georgia |
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Reform
in Georgia's juvenile system focuses on rehabilitation (UNICEF)
(May 13, 2010)
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Iran |
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Amnesty International calls for end to death penalty for child offenders (Amnesty International) (January 16, 2006)
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Kosovo |
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Juvenile justice system set up in Kosovo with UN help (United Nations News Centre) (March 23, 2007)
Juvenile Justice system in Kosovo kicks off (UNICEF) (March 22, 2007)
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Middle East |
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Adults before their time:
Children in Saudi Arabia's criminal justice system (Human Rights Watch)(
March 2008)
The last holdouts: Ending the juvenile death penalty in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Pakistan, and Yemen. (Human Rights Watch)(2008)
Mid-East executions are condemned
(BBC News) (April 20, 2006)
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Pakistan |
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Tragedy of Pakistan's prison children (BBC News) (November 6, 2006)
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Paraguay |
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Paraguay: Panchito López Juvenile Detention Centre: An opportunity for the Government of Paraguay to meet its promises (Amnesty International) (April 1, 2001)
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Russia |
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The colony for Russia's young offenders (BBC News) (December 4, 2006)
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Sierra Leone |
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The Special Court for Sierra Leone (Amnesty International) (October 20, 2000)
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Tajikistan |
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Children in Conflict with the Law in Tajikistan Report of the Expert Group on Juvenile Justice of the National Commission on Child Rights (UNICEF)
Children's centres provide an alternative approach to juvenile justice in Tajikistan (UNICEF) (July 9, 2007)
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United States of America |
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The rest of their lives: life without parole for youth offenders in the United States in 2008
(Human Rights Watch) (May 2008)
UNITED STATES: Report shows teens more likely to reoffend (CRIN) (February 5, 2008)
The Omar Khadr case: a teenager
imprisoned in Guantanamo (Human Rights Watch) (June 2007)
USA: Pepper spray used repeatedly on Native American children Amnesty International calls for investigation
(Amnesty International) (March 27, 2001)
USA - Execution of Juveniles: Georgia should halt execution
(Human Rights Watch) (August 21, 2000)
USA Questions Over Evidence, Graham's Juvenile Status Remain (Human Rights Watch) (June 20, 2000)
USA called to action by UN Committee against Torture (Amnesty International) (May 15, 2000)
Betraying the Young: Children in the US Justice System (Amnesty International) (November 20, 1998)
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Vietnam |
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"Children of the dust" Abuse of
Hanoi street children in detention (Human Rights Watch) (November 12, 2006)
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