Reflecting on 25 Years of the Young Offenders Act 1997 in NSW

Reflecting on 25 Years of the Young Offenders Act 1997 in NSW Hybrid event In April 1998, the Young Offenders Act 1997 commenced in New South Wales. It provided a legislative basis for the diversion of young people from formal court proceedings and introduced, amongst other things, youth justice conferences. A panel discussion involving key …