Reviewing the Provision of Education for Young People in Detention: Rights, Research and Reflections on Policy and Practice

This thematic Report is the third in a Special Report Series addressing the rights and well-being of children and youth in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It addresses the relevant rights instruments and standards for education in the youth justice system, highlights the current legislative and policy context measured against international standards and assesses the role of education for young people in detention. The last section draws concluding messages for policy in relation to custodial education and well-being of children and young people.