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Critically assess both the value of, and the challenges that face, comparative juvenile or youth justice research

by ShiYao Wang 1
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PSSA  2025 4(1):17; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.pssa.20250226
Received: / Accepted: / Published Online: 26 February 2025
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This paper critically assesses the value and challenges of comparative juvenile justice research, emphasizing the importance of understanding juvenile delinquency and the different justice systems in place across various nations. The research highlights the value of juvenile justice studies in promoting social fairness, judicial justice, and the rehabilitation of young offenders. It also explores the diverse methods and policies adopted by countries like the United States, Australia, and others, illustrating the differences in approaches to crime prevention, rehabilitation, and recidivism. However, the paper also discusses significant challenges, such as the complexity of legal frameworks, the age of criminal responsibility, and the difficulties in obtaining accurate data due to privacy concerns. Through a critical comparative approach, the paper calls for more inclusive, interdisciplinary research to address the challenges juvenile justice systems face and to create more effective policies for youth rehabilitation and crime prevention.

Keywords: Juvenile justice; comparative research; rehabilitation; crime prevention; policy development.;
Copyright: © 2025 by Wang. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Wang, S. (2025). Critically assess both the value of, and the challenges that face, comparative juvenile or youth justice research. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts, 4(1), 17. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250226
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Wang, S. Critically assess both the value of, and the challenges that face, comparative juvenile or youth justice research. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts, 2025, 4, 17. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250226
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Wang S. Critically assess both the value of, and the challenges that face, comparative juvenile or youth justice research. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts; 2025, 4(1):17. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250226
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Wang, ShiYao 2025. "Critically assess both the value of, and the challenges that face, comparative juvenile or youth justice research" Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts 4, no.1:17. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250226

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Wang, S. Critically assess both the value of, and the challenges that face, comparative juvenile or youth justice research. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts, 2025, 4, 17. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250226
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Wang S. Critically assess both the value of, and the challenges that face, comparative juvenile or youth justice research. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts; 2025, 4(1):17. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250226
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Wang, ShiYao 2025. "Critically assess both the value of, and the challenges that face, comparative juvenile or youth justice research" Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts 4, no.1:17. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250226
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Wang, S. (2025). Critically assess both the value of, and the challenges that face, comparative juvenile or youth justice research. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts, 4(1), 17. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250226

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