Youth justice timeline
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1792 The Royal Philanthropic Society opens a centre in London to take convicted children who might otherwise be transported abroad. In 1797 it starts supporting children after they leave – possibly the first such resettlement scheme.
1823 Prison ships are introduced to house some young offenders. Criticised for being harsh and cruel, the last of these hulks closes in 1846.
1847 Juvenile Offenders Act is the first legislation to distinguish between adults and children in the justice system. Ch...
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