Youth Justice-an International Journal is an academic journal dedicated to the field of youth justice, which has become an important publication in this field in the UK and internationally. The journal is supported by an editorial board composed of world leading young judicial scholars, ensuring the academic quality and international perspective of its content.

The international influence of the journal benefits from its in-depth exploration of youth justice theory and practice, as well as its emphasis on international legislation, standards, treaties, conventions, and rules. These normative frameworks are crucial for shaping and consolidating national and international interest in juvenile and youth justice systems. Recognizing the new mode of cross-border policy transfer and the significant convergence phenomenon between youth justice systems in different countries. This convergence is manifested in policies, practices, and institutional design, but at the same time, there are significant differences within and between countries, which may stem from differences in culture, legal systems, and social values.