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The Children's Court is one of society's most important social
institutions. At the same time, it is steeped in controversy. This
is in large measure due to the persistence and complexity of the
problems with which it deals, namely, juvenile crime and child
abuse and neglect. Despite the importance of the Children's Court
as a means of holding young people accountable for their
anti-social behaviour and parents for the care of their children,
it has not been the subject of close study. Certainly it has not
been previously studied nationally. This book, an edited
collection, is based on the findings of study that spanned the six
States and two Territories of Australia. The study sought to
examine the current challenges faced by the Children's Court and to
identify desirable and feasible directions for reform in each State
and Territory. A further unique feature of this study is that it
canvassed the views of judges and magistrates who preside over this
court.
The Children's Court is one of society's most important social
institutions. At the same time, it is steeped in controversy. This
is in large measure due to the persistence and complexity of the
problems with which it deals, namely, juvenile crime and child
abuse and neglect. Despite the importance of the Children's Court
as a means of holding young people accountable for their
anti-social behaviour and parents for the care of their children,
it has not been the subject of close study. Certainly it has not
been previously studied nationally. This book, an edited
collection, is based on the findings of study that spanned the six
States and two Territories of Australia. The study sought to
examine the current challenges faced by the Children's Court and to
identify desirable and feasible directions for reform in each State
and Territory. A further unique feature of this study is that it
canvassed the views of judges and magistrates who preside over this
court.
Industrialised countries worldwide are confronting the prospect of
a steadily ageing population. This up-to-date book reflects the
breadth of research into gerontology and analyses the major themes
and issues in the area of ageing and social policy in both an
Australian context and from an international comparative
perspective. Topics discussed include unemployment, education, and
housing for the aged. Added to this is the contemporary influence
of multiculturalism and the challenge it poses to policies and
programs that must cater for a growing diversity in the ageing
population. A special focus is given to the situation of women and
Aboriginal Australians and the specific structural disadvantages
they face. This book is essential reading for students and
policy-makers in sociology, social and public policy, gerontology,
and public health.
This book examines claims that aging populations will create
serious economic problems for various nations. It examines the
question in large part through the eyes of researchers and
legislators in three target countries: Australia, Japan, and the
United States. These countries were chosen because of similar
states of economic development and because all were experiencing a
rapid aging of their populations. A comprehensive overview is
provided of the economic issues related to aging populations.
Several aspects are explored in more depth. To date, it is the most
complete and thorough study of economic issues associated with
population aging. After a brief review of the phenomenon of
demographic aging, the authors give a summary of the major economic
programs offered to the aged. Extensive research is used to
evaluate the concept of dependency ratios and to predict the impact
on younger and older persons of future economic and demographic
growth. This discussion then provides the basis for a review of
evolving retirement policies in the three countries. Special
attention is given to the way pension plans have been designed,
especially early and mandatory retirement policies. An assessment
of the adequacy of retirement income follows. The final three
chapters are devoted to policy options for the future, given trends
in demographic aging. Social scientists and economists will be most
interested in this study.
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