Agency in an age of structure: the role of YOT managers in shaping Welsh youth justice
Youth Justice: An International Journal
Published online on March 31, 2026
Abstract
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This article explores the dynamics between structure and agency in Welsh youth justice, focusing on the discretionary power of Youth Offending Team (YOT) managers. Drawing on qualitative research with practitioners, policy actors and young people, it ...
This article explores the dynamics between structure and agency in Welsh youth justice, focusing on the discretionary power of Youth Offending Team (YOT) managers. Drawing on qualitative research with practitioners, policy actors and young people, it ...