Part Two. HUMAN RIGHTS

This updated compendium seeks to contribute to a wider knowledge and an increased awareness of UN crime prevention and criminal justice standards. It contains the texts of legal instruments and standards covering four main categories: persons in custody, non-custodial sanctions, juvenile justice and restorative justice; legal, institutional and practical arrangements for international co-operation; crime prevention and victims; good governance, the independence of the judiciary and the integrity of criminal justice personnel.

The present handbook offers, in a quick reference format, an overview of key considerations in the implementation of participatory responses to crime based on a restorative justice approach. Its focus is on a range of measures and programmes, inspired by restorative justice values, that are flexible in their adaptation to criminal justice systems and that complement them while taking into account varying legal, social and cultural circumstances. It was prepared for the use of criminal justice officials, non-governmental organizations and community groups who are working together to improve current responses to crime and conflict in their community

Accompanying CD-ROMs contains the text of vol. 1. and vol. 2.

Examines the UN Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme. Describes the adoption of the various United Nations norms and standards that originated within the programme, provides a consideration of some of the major instruments adopted under the auspices of the programme, and examines efforts to progress from the promulgation of standards and norms to their monitoring and implementation.

This handbook is based on the participatory process involving more than 33 youth drug abuse prevention programmes across the world, and it draws on the experiences, concerns and ideas of the youth and adults involved. Issues considered include: why young people take drugs; basic prevention principles; exploring the community's needs and developing a youth planning team.