This study proposes a standard costs method to evaluate the total direct costs of a juvenile justice system and applies it to the Italian case. The proposed cost-analysis method based on standard costs by offenserelated groups illustrates how it can be implemented for improving the quality of management and cost monitoring. An illustrative cost-benefit analysis of the costs of juvenile justice in Italy shows that investments in rehabilitation programs are highly attractive even during a period of economic crisis and in very different regions.

A Method to Measure Standard Costs of Juvenile Justice System: The Example of Italy

Dalla Chiara, Elena;Perali, Federico;
2022-01-01

Abstract

This study proposes a standard costs method to evaluate the total direct costs of a juvenile justice system and applies it to the Italian case. The proposed cost-analysis method based on standard costs by offenserelated groups illustrates how it can be implemented for improving the quality of management and cost monitoring. An illustrative cost-benefit analysis of the costs of juvenile justice in Italy shows that investments in rehabilitation programs are highly attractive even during a period of economic crisis and in very different regions.
2022
juvenile justice, simulation, standard cost
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