Volume 31 of Crime and Justice presents a global view on youth justice systems, examining Canada, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, and an aggregation of Western countries. The systems are addressed in five sections, which discuss the relevance of a separate youth justice system, age limitations, historical stability and changes, welfare concerns, and a comparative look at current laws as written and administered.Contributors:Hans-Jörg AlbrechtAnthony Bottoms James DignanAnthony N. Doob Carl-Gunnar JansonJosine Junger-TasBritta KyvsgaardAllison MorrisJulian V. RobertsJane B. SprottLode Walgrave