NCJ Number
137331
Date Published
1991
Length
133 pages
Annotation
Statistical data are presented on cases handled by the Children's Court in Victoria, Australia that involve Family Division and Criminal Division matters and child protection cases.
Abstract
The tables and graphs reflect the number of children against whom an offense was proven, age and sex of defendants in the Children's Court, the initiating agency for child protection and irreconcilable difference applications, the disposition of family and criminal matters, and offense types. Data are also provided on grounds for child protection and irreconcilable difference applications. Appendixes contain codes for completing business in the Children's Court and information on selected Victorian legislation. Tables and figures