Aims: |
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to improve the assessment and treatment of children and young people who find themselves in the justice system as well as their families and carers |
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to improve facilities for and to facilitate joint international scientific research |
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to promote interdisciplinary training and interdisciplinary education |
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to exchange data obtained from research and to exchange practical experiences and innovative research and treatment methods |
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to gather information on and to contribute to national and European policy, in so far as this policy affects young people |
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to raise awareness of the need for constant change in the criminal and civil justice systems, so as to provide as well as possible for the interests and the development requirements of children and young people |
| Chairman: Professor Theo Doreleijers, Amsterdam |