Probation: Theories, Practice, and Research: Evidence, Arguments and Practice - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 0582472776 ISBN 13: 9780582472778

Casa editrice: Addison-Wesley Longman Ltd, 2003

Riassunto

Probation: Theory, Practice and Research is a core text on probation, edited by well-respected academics in the field. It is comprehensive and user friendly, covering various key topics in probation.The book also provides practical help to students and an up to date account of issues in criminal justice policy in the UK, as well as providing information to training officers, managers and practitioners in the field of probation and criminal justice.

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Recensione

"..excellent collection of essays."

"..offers both an intellectual stimulus and a practice challenge to its readers."

"...admitable review of  [their] theme, both trustworthy in its information and thought-provoking in its critique."

"...this is a first rate book that will immediately be selected as a core text."

Rob Canton, Programme Leader. B.A. Community and Criminal Justice (DipPS), De Montfort University, Leicester

Dalla quarta di copertina

Moving Probation Forward: Evidence, Arguments and PracticeEdited by Wing Hong Chui and Mike Nellis Moving Probation Forward: Evidence, Arguments and Practice is a new core text which provides a much needed account of issues surrounding probation in the changing context of criminal justice policy and management in the UK.  Drawing on a range of current expertise in the field, the book covers various key topic areas in probation in an approachable and user-friendly way. It also advances theories, practice, methodologies and policy analyses relating to contemporary probation practice.  Topics include: theories of crime and punishment, the 'what works' debate, risk assessment and other principles of probation practice, desistance, enforcement, electronic monitoring, and human rights issues.  This book not only serves as an introductory textbook for students of probation studies, criminology and law, but also as a crucial reference source for training officers, managers and practitioners in the field of probation and criminal justice. Wing Hong Chui is Assistant Professor at the School of Law, City University of Hong Kong.  Mike Nellis is Senior Lecturer at the School of Social Sciences, University of Birmingham

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Addison-Wesley Longman Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0582472776
• ISBN 13: 9780582472778
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 308
• Redattore: Chui Wing Hong
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile