Kevin Haines is Professor of Criminology and Youth Justice at Swansea University. Kevin has published extensively on youth justice and children’s rights issues. He co-authored the seminal texts ‘Young People and Youth Justice’ and ‘Understanding Youth Offending: Risk Factor Research, Policy and Practice’. Stephen Case is Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Swansea University. He has published in a range of international journals and conducted research for the Youth Justice Board, Home Office and Welsh Government.

• Introduction: A Children First, Offenders Second philosophy of positive youth justice ; Positive Youth Justice – Introducing Children First, Offenders Second; What is Children First, Offenders Second?;The context of Children First, Offenders Second positive youth justice: evolution through devolution;Putting children first in the youth justice system;Progressive diversion;Progressive prevention-promotion;Conclusion.

"This book is comprehensive, accessible and up-to-date covering all aspects of youth justice. It is a 'must buy' and required reading for established academics, students and youth justice professionals" Sean Creaney, Trustee of the National Association for Youth Justice "By building on and extending their long-term local research project in Swansea, Haines and Case make a welcome contribution to rethinking youth justice law, policy and practice." Professor Barry Goldson, The University of Liverpool ?"This thought-provoking and timely book will speak to the interests of many ... a welcome addition to the youth justice literature." Dr Laura Kelly, Liverpool John Moores University