McLoughlin, Kim
(2024)
Reimagining Effectiveness in Youth Justice: The Necessity
of Moving Towards the Holistic Child.
Masters thesis, National University of Ireland Maynooth.
Abstract
The aim of this research is to look at effectiveness and its relevance and definition within the
context of youth justice. Although ‘effective’ is frequently used to describe the success of youth
justice policies, interventions and systems, its precise definition remains elusive. In order to
explore the concept of effectiveness, and its use in the area of youth justice, an extensive review
of the literature was undertaken, establishing a theoretical framework which provided the basis
for a thematic analysis of Irish policy documents. This approach offered a detailed exploration
and comprehensive insights into where the understanding of effectiveness within these
documents sits in relation to the literature in the area. This analysis revealed that ‘effectiveness’
is a highly fluid and adaptable term, which is capable of meaning many things to many different
stakeholders. It often serves as a catch-all phrase that is shaped by political, social, and
ideological contexts. As a result, the concept is difficult to pin down and is open to
interpretation depending on the perspective of the evaluator. While its position within youth
justice remains the same, its meaning is everchanging and is not captured easily. There is a
clear need for a more consistent and streamlined definition of effectiveness, with further
research required in the area.
| Item Type: |
Thesis
(Masters)
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| Additional Information: |
A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of MA in Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice. |
| Keywords: |
Reimagining; Effectiveness; Youth Justice; Necessity;
Moving Towards; Holistic Child; Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Social Sciences > Law |
| Item ID: |
19057 |
| Depositing User: |
IR eTheses
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| Date Deposited: |
16 Oct 2024 11:31 |
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| Use Licence: |
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