Contains approximately 40 papers presented at the National Conference on Juvenile Justice (Adelaide, September 1992) which attempt to identify multi-dimensional responses to problems associated with the juvenile justice system. Some of the topics considered are family group conference schemes, education of juveniles in detention, girls in custody, victim-offender mediation programs, and preventative and diversionary programs. Includes a bibliography and an index. Contributors represent a wide range of academics and practising professionals from relevant areas such as law, welfare, education, health and Aboriginal affairs.