Youth Justice Conferencing Evaluation (NSW BOCSAR 2023)
What was at stake
Effectiveness of youth justice conferencing vs court
What the court decided
BOCSAR study found youth justice conferencing reduced reoffending by 15-20% compared to court. Most effective for first-time and moderate offenders. Cost savings of $4,800 per conferencing vs $12,000+ per court matter.
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