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Having Faith in Criminal Justice (Paperback): Richard Rosoman Having Faith in Criminal Justice (Paperback)
Richard Rosoman
R196 Discovery Miles 1 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Richard Rosoman is a Probation Officer. He has a Diploma in Probation Studies Degree from De Montfort University, and qualified six years ago. He worked for Langley House Trust in a residential drug rehabilitation project, and then trained for ministry at Ripon College, Cuddesdon. He has worked in parish ministry and also held the post of Faith and Work Development Officer with the Black Country Urban Industrial Mission. This book brings together his knowledge of theology and criminal justice, and is intended to be of interest to those who are involved in criminal justice and to a wider readership. It is designed to stimulate thought and debate about a subject that is often at the forefront of politics, but about which surprisingly little is written for public consumption. The faith dimension is intended to add a broad value-based dimension, which will be of interest to many readers, whatever their faith or belief system. The book is written in an accessible style, but goes to the heart of criminal justice issues and policy, and aims to challenge and engage readers about a subject which often gives rise to strong emotions and opinions.

Victimology in South Africa - An introduction (Paperback, 2nd ed): R. Peacock Victimology in South Africa - An introduction (Paperback, 2nd ed)
R. Peacock
R650 R601 Discovery Miles 6 010 Save R49 (8%) Ships in 7 - 10 working days
Jesse James and the Civil War in Missouri (Paperback): Robert L. Dyer Jesse James and the Civil War in Missouri (Paperback)
Robert L. Dyer
R413 R349 Discovery Miles 3 490 Save R64 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Civil War in Missouri was a time of great confusion, violence, and destruction. Although several major battles were fought in the state between Confederate and Union forces, much of the fighting in Missouri was an ugly form of terrorism carried out by loose bands of Missouri guerrillas, by Kansas "Jayhawkers," or by marauding patrols of Union soldiers. This irregular warfare provided a training ground for people like Jesse and Frank James who, after the war, used their newly learned skills to form an outlaw band that ultimately became known all over the world.

Jesse James and the Civil War in Missouri discusses the underlying causes of the Civil War as they relate to Missouri and reveals how the war helped create both the legend and the reality of Jesse James and his gang. Written in an accessible style, this valuable little book will be welcomed by anyone with an interest in the Civil War, the legend of Jesse James, or Missouri history.

Counterfeit and Falsified Medicines in the EU - A Legal Perspective (Hardcover): Vishv P. Kohli Counterfeit and Falsified Medicines in the EU - A Legal Perspective (Hardcover)
Vishv P. Kohli
R2,520 Discovery Miles 25 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This timely book investigates the issue of counterfeit and falsified medicines (CFM) in the EU, identifying that this is a problem that lies at the intersection of three spheres of law - medicine, intellectual property (IP), and criminal law. The book highlights key issues such as infiltration of the legal supply chain and the involvement of organised crime, analysing relevant EU law and demonstrating the challenges of CFM. Using examples from several case studies, Vishv Priya Kohli reveals the gaps in the current legal framework, underlining the particular difficulties created by the interplay between different areas of law as well as the lack of criminal penalties. The author explores areas where improvements have already been made, in particular through the Falsified Medicines Directive, and articulates a number of recommendations to fill in the gaps, for example by harmonizing criminal law and building synergies within law enforcement. Counterfeit and Falsified Medicines in the EU will be of great interest to academics and students in IP, health and medical law, and criminal law in the EU. It will also prove valuable for practitioners and policymakers working in and with enforcement authorities in the EU, as well as those working in the medical field itself.

Criminal justice social work - A South African practice framework (Paperback): Leon Holtzhausen Criminal justice social work - A South African practice framework (Paperback)
Leon Holtzhausen
R569 R501 Discovery Miles 5 010 Save R68 (12%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Criminal justice social work - A South African practice framework is a text for those working with criminal offenders and victims of crime. It offers readers grounding in theory, research, practice and clinical expertise for practising effectively in the field of criminal justice. Readers are exposed to a wide range of methods, techniques and interventions situated in a uniquely South African practice framework for addressing criminal justice issues and challenges.

Introduction to Criminal Justice - Practice and Process (Paperback, 5th ed.): Kenneth J. Peak, Tamara D. Herold Introduction to Criminal Justice - Practice and Process (Paperback, 5th ed.)
Kenneth J. Peak, Tamara D. Herold
R3,796 Discovery Miles 37 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Advanced Introduction to Landmark Criminal Cases (Hardcover): George P. Fletcher Advanced Introduction to Landmark Criminal Cases (Hardcover)
George P. Fletcher
R2,688 Discovery Miles 26 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This engaging and accessible book focuses on high-profile criminal trials and examines the strategy of the lawyers, the reasons for conviction or acquittal, as well as the social importance of these famous cases. Key features include: An in-depth examination of cases that are described only superficially in the media Comparative analysis of headline crimes and the evolving issues of crime, punishment and justice Detailed exploration of 11 landmark criminal cases including the trials of Amanda Knox, Mike Tyson and O.J. Simpson. The Advanced Introduction to Landmark Criminal Cases will be a key resource for students and scholars of criminal law and justice. It will also make an interesting read for lawyers and those interested in the famous trials of the last century.

Popular Crime - Reflections on the Celebration of Violence (Paperback): Bill James Popular Crime - Reflections on the Celebration of Violence (Paperback)
Bill James
R589 R499 Discovery Miles 4 990 Save R90 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The man who revolutionized the way we think about baseball examines our cultural obsession with murder--delivering a unique, engrossing, brilliant history of tabloid crime in America.
Celebrated writer and contrarian Bill James has voraciously read true crime throughout his life and has been interested in writing a book on the topic for decades. With "Popular Crime, "James takes readers on an epic journey from Lizzie Borden to the Lindbergh baby, from the Black Dahlia to O. J. Simpson, explaining how crimes have been committed, investigated, prosecuted and written about, and how that has profoundly influenced our culture over the last few centuries--even if we haven't always taken notice.
Exploring such phenomena as serial murder, the fluctuation of crime rates, the value of evidence, radicalism and crime, prison reform and the hidden ways in which crimes have shaped, or reflected, our society, James chronicles murder and misdeeds from the 1600s to the present day. James pays particular attention to crimes that were sensations during their time but have faded into obscurity, as well as still-famous cases, some that have never been solved, including the Lindbergh kidnapping, the Boston Strangler and JonBenet Ramsey. Satisfyingly sprawling and tremendously entertaining, "Popular Crime "is a professed amateur's powerful examination of the incredible impact crime stories have on our society, culture and history.

A Philosophy of Gun Violence (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022): Alan J. Reid A Philosophy of Gun Violence (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Alan J. Reid
R3,126 Discovery Miles 31 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book uses a philosophy of technology to demonstrate that guns are predisposed for an intentional use, making them inherently non-neutral artifacts. This argument rejects the often-cited value neutral thesis and instrumentalist view that "guns don't kill people; people kill people", and instead, explains the lethality of the gun through the lenses of affordance theory, behavioral design, and choice architecture. Ultimately, this book proposes an ethical and value-sensitive model for gun reform, which embodies the perspective of French philosopher Bruno Latour, who said, "You are different with a gun in your hand; the gun is different with you holding it."

Criminal Justice Organizations - Administration and Management, International Edition (Paperback, 5th edition): John Klofas,... Criminal Justice Organizations - Administration and Management, International Edition (Paperback, 5th edition)
John Klofas, Stan Stojkovic, David Kalinich
R1,531 R1,356 Discovery Miles 13 560 Save R175 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Packed with cutting-edge coverage and up-to-the-minute research, CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS: ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT, International Edition delivers a thoroughly modern introduction to the management techniques appropriate to each area of the criminal justice system. The book is known for its thoroughness, accessibility, and practicality. By focusing on both the "hows" and "whys" of management techniques, it equips readers with the skills and knowledge to effectively deal with the issues they will face in today's field. Completely current, the Fifth Edition includes a wealth of relevant statistics, insight from actual CJ professionals, and coverage of such key topics as civil liability, political power, leadership, ethics, and more.

A Research Agenda for Global Crime (Paperback): Tim Hall, Vincenzo Scalia A Research Agenda for Global Crime (Paperback)
Tim Hall, Vincenzo Scalia
R963 Discovery Miles 9 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. It is becoming more important in the modern, globalized period to understand the power of illicit and illegal acts and actors in shaping our world. Opening with chapters that look across the diverse terrain of global crime, this Research Agenda moves on to consider key specific areas, including: organised crime, cyber crime, war crimes, terrorism, state and private violence, riots and political protest, prisons, sport and crime and counterfeit goods. Offering both critical reviews of key theories and in-depth case studies, this Research Agenda challenges the notion that criminal acts in a global age are solely the preserve of organised criminal groups, highlighting the role of other actors including governments, armies and corporations. A vital source of reference for criminology and sociology undergraduate, and post-graduate students, as well as those from a host of other social science disciplines, this Research Agenda will provoke thought and discussion across these topics. It will also be of great benefit for policy makers and practitioners working to better understand and combat transnational crime.

Participation in Courts and Tribunals - Concepts, Realities and Aspirations (Paperback): Jessica Jacobson, Penny Cooper Participation in Courts and Tribunals - Concepts, Realities and Aspirations (Paperback)
Jessica Jacobson, Penny Cooper
R570 Discovery Miles 5 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
In His Sights - One Woman's Stalking Nightmare (Paperback): Kate Brennan In His Sights - One Woman's Stalking Nightmare (Paperback)
Kate Brennan
R415 R343 Discovery Miles 3 430 Save R72 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

What if the man you'd loved for years transformed into a ruthless and relentless tormentor, stealing your freedom, threatening your sanity and your safety?

This is not a fictional scenario. It is Kate Brennan's life.

A well-respected writer and scholar, Kate was wary of getting involved when she met Paul, a wealthy, charismatic businessman with a great deal of free time, but his charm and determination eventually won her over. Once they moved in together, however, Kate discovered the sordid secrets lurking beneath the Mr. Right facade: the serial infidelities, the unbalanced psyche. When she ended their relationship, Paul dedicated himself to stalking her--using his limitless resources to track her movements, interfering with her work, arranging for people to break into her home--in a campaign of cruel harassment that has been Kate's unending nightmare for more than a decade . . . and which continues to this day.

A shocking and visceral memoir that lays bare the twisted mind of a stalker, In His Sights is a gripping tale of one woman's descent into the dark side of love and her ongoing struggle to free herself.

The Convict Christ - What the Gospels Say About Criminal Justice (Paperback): Jens Soering The Convict Christ - What the Gospels Say About Criminal Justice (Paperback)
Jens Soering
R481 R394 Discovery Miles 3 940 Save R87 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

An inmate for life, Jens Soering tells stories of prison life that are shocking and inspiring. He confronts us with Jesus' challenge to love not only the least amongst us but those who are perceived as the worst amongst us. Anyone interested in what goes on behind the walls of our nation's prisons and in seeing the face of Christ in everyone will value this authentic, harrowing, and visionary search for redemption. "Jens Soering confronts the everyday realities of prison life with mercy, compassion, and forgiveness. I recommend "The Convict Christ" to those willing to become more deeply sensitized to the failures and injustices in our jails and prisons today. It is fascinating and enriching!" - Walter F. Sullivan, Bishop Emeritus of Richmond.

Inside the Mind of a Teen Killer (Paperback): Phil Chalmers Inside the Mind of a Teen Killer (Paperback)
Phil Chalmers
R341 R255 Discovery Miles 2 550 Save R86 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Phil Chalmers has spent more than a decade visiting high security prisons to interview young offenders, his mission is to attempt to answer the questions we all are asking:

  • Why do the crimes continue to happen?
  • What sends these kids over the edge?
  • Could we have seen these crimes coming and stopped them?
  • How can we keep our own kids safe?

In "Inside the Mind of a Teen Killer," Phil explores the reasons why teens kill; the warning signs we must be looking for; and offers a game plan to keep our homes, schools, and communities safe. This book may help save your life or the life of a child you love

What the experts say:

"Phil Chalmers has interviewed the killers. He has corresponded with them extensively. He has exhaustively researched their crimes. There is no human being alive who knows more about these killers, and as you read this book, you will truly be taken "Inside the Mind of a Teen Killer.""

Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (retired), murder expert, and author of "Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill "

"This book has incredible knowledge and information that is invaluable to law enforcement, school resource officers, school personnel, and parents. Every single person who is in a school environment needs to read this book, and understand that some of the most horrific crimes that are being performed are being carried out by our children."

Officer Russ Diehl, School Resource / DARE Officer, Brimfield Police Dept, Kent, Ohio

"To go into the mind of a killer, you need to go into their hearts, and Phil has done just that. Phil's book raises your awareness of where we have gone wrong in society and how we can make major changes with simple steps."

Joe Shillaci, Former Miami Homicide investigator and star of the A&E show "The First 48"

Gangs, Rituals & Rites Of Passage (Paperback, 2nd ed): Don Pinnock Gangs, Rituals & Rites Of Passage (Paperback, 2nd ed)
Don Pinnock
R247 Discovery Miles 2 470 Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Using gang rituals to tackle gang problems may not be as crazy as it sounds - it could be the only way to head off disaster.

When gangs control the drug trade, corner the pimp market, corrupt the police and even run the city's tough housing manager out of town it's fair to say that Cape Town has a major problem. But in the thousands of words being written about gangs in the near-hysterical daily press an important dynamic is being completely overlooked: as social institutions gangs work extremely well.

They serve a purpose way beyond the strong-arm needs of gang and syndicate bosses. If they didn't the kids on the corners wouldn't join them, let alone fight - sometimes to the death - for the territory they claim.

Charlotte - Murder, Mystery and Mayhem (Paperback): David Aaron Moore Charlotte - Murder, Mystery and Mayhem (Paperback)
David Aaron Moore
R498 R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Save R92 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Prepare to be surprised and unnerved as the dark side of Charlotte is brought to life by native and longtime writer David Aaron Moore. Learn about Nellie Freeman, who nearly decapitated her husband with a straight razor in 1926. Discover how the ghosts of Camp Green infantrymen, the doughboys of World War I, still scream in the Southern night. Read about the seventy-one passengers who lost their lives as Eastern Airlines Flight 212 fell to the earth one foggy night in 1974. Come along and experience the grisly past of the City of Churches.

Silent Coup - How Corporations Overthrew Democracy (Hardcover): Claire Provost, Matt Kennard Silent Coup - How Corporations Overthrew Democracy (Hardcover)
Claire Provost, Matt Kennard
R523 Discovery Miles 5 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

As European empires crumbled in the 20th century, the power structures that had dominated the world for centuries were up for renegotiation. Yet instead of a rebirth for democracy, what emerged was a silent coup - namely, the unstoppable rise of global corporate power. Exposing the origins of this epic power grab as well as its present-day consequences, Silent Coup is the result of two investigative journalist's reports from 30 countries around the world. It provides an explosive guide to the rise of a corporate empire that now dictates how resources are allocated, how territories are governed, and how justice is defined.

Murder: The Biography (Paperback): Kate Morgan Murder: The Biography (Paperback)
Kate Morgan
R230 Discovery Miles 2 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

THE CRIMES. THE STORIES. THE LAW 'Fascinating' - Sunday Times 'Masterful' - Judith Flanders 'A page-turning read' - Prof. David Wilson Totally gripping and brilliantly told, Murder: The Biography is a gruesome and utterly captivating portrait of the legal history of murder. The stories and the people involved in the history of murder are stranger, darker and more compulsive than any crime fiction. There's Richard Parker, the cannibalized cabin boy whose death at the hands of his hungry crewmates led the Victorian courts to decisively outlaw a defence of necessity to murder. Dr Percy Bateman, the incompetent GP whose violent disregard for his patient changed the law on manslaughter. Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in England in the 1950s, played a crucial role in changes to the law around provocation in murder cases. And Archibald Kinloch, the deranged Scottish aristocrat whose fratricidal frenzy paved the way for the defence of diminished responsibility. These, and many more, are the people - victims, killers, lawyers and judges, who unwittingly shaped the history of that most grisly and storied of laws. Join lawyer and writer Kate Morgan on a dark and macabre journey as she explores the strange stories and mysterious cases that have contributed to UK murder law. The big corporate killers; the vengeful spouses; the sloppy doctors; the abused partners; the shoddy employers; each story a crime and each crime a precedent that has contributed to the law's dark, murky and, at times, shocking standing.

American Cops - True Stories From The Front Line (Paperback): James Patterson American Cops - True Stories From The Front Line (Paperback)
James Patterson
R350 R280 Discovery Miles 2 800 Save R70 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

In this hard-hitting work of non-fiction, real heroes from across the spectrum of US policing tell their unforgettable stories. For these men and women, it isn't just a job. It's a calling.

PROTECT
They are our eyes. Our ears. Our protectors. Those who wear a badge, doing their best to help people.

SERVE
These cops serve their communities. They serve their country. They're in the business of saving lives-even at the risk of their own.

DEFEND
These patrol officers and K9 handlers, sheriffs and detectives reveal what it's really like to wear the uniform, to carry the weight of the responsibility they've been given.

American Cops is the extraordinary first-person account of America's police force.

The Dark Hours - The gripping Ballard & Bosch Thriller (Hardcover): Michael Connelly The Dark Hours - The gripping Ballard & Bosch Thriller (Hardcover)
Michael Connelly
R624 R512 Discovery Miles 5 120 Save R112 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

AS NIGHT FALLS, A KILLER COMES TO LIGHT... 'An authentic, topical and terrifying thriller: one of Michael Connelly's very best.' THE TIMES 'The Dark Hours is yet another superb thriller from a writer at the top of his game' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Consistently excellent ... The plotting is as skilful as ever, and the pacing as relentless' MAIL ON SUNDAY On New Year's Eve at the end of one of the hardest years in history, hundreds of revellers shoot their guns into the air in time-honoured LA tradition. But as the rain of lead comes down, a man is shot dead in the middle of a crowded street party. Detective Renee Ballard soon connects the bullet to an unsolved cold case last worked by legendary ex-LAPD detective Harry Bosch. As they investigate where the old and new cases connect, a new crime shatters the night shift. The Midnight Men are a pair of violent predators who stalk the city during the dark hours, and will kill to keep their identities secret. In a police department shaken to the core by pandemic and protests, both cases have the power to save Ballard's belief in the job - or take everything from her... * * * * * CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY. 'One of the very best writers working today' Sunday Telegraph 'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation' Ian Rankin 'A superb natural storyteller' Lee Child 'A master' Stephen King 'Crime thriller writing of the highest order' Guardian 'America's greatest living crime writer' Daily Express 'A crime writing genius' Independent on Sunday

Research Handbook on Money Laundering (Paperback): Brigitte Unger, Daan van der Linde Research Handbook on Money Laundering (Paperback)
Brigitte Unger, Daan van der Linde
R1,741 Discovery Miles 17 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Although the practice of disguising the illicit origins of money dates back thousands of years, the concept of money laundering as a multidisciplinary topic with social, economic, political and regulatory implications has only gained prominence since the 1980s. This groundbreaking volume offers original, state-of-the-art research on the current money laundering debate and provides insightful predictions and recommendations for future developments in the field.The contributors to this volume - academics, practitioners and government representatives from around the world - offer a number of unique perspectives on different aspects of money laundering. Topics discussed include the history of money laundering, the scale of the problem, the different types of money laundering, the cost to the private sector, and the effectiveness of anti-money laundering policies and legislation. The book concludes with a detailed and insightful synthesis of the problem and recommendations for additional steps to be taken in the future. Students, professors and practitioners working in economics, banking, finance and law will find this volume a comprehensive and invaluable resource. Contributors: H. Addink, A. Argentiero, M. Bagella, R.W. Baker, J. Biggins, J. Brettl, A. Buehn, F. Busato, P. Costanzo, S. Dawe, I. Deleanu, J. Ferwerda, L. Groot, T. Krieger, M. Levi, D. Masciandaro, K.J. McCarthy, D. Meierrieks, B. Muhl, E. Nowotny, T. Pietschmann, P. Reuter, F. Schneider, M. Stouten, A. Tilleman, L. Tromp, B. Unger, M. van den Broek, D. van der Linde, P.C. van Duyne, V. van Kommer, J. van Koningsveld, I. van Rossum, F. van Waarden, J. Vervaele, B. Vettori, J. Walker, M. von und zu Liechtenstein, J.S. Zdanowicz

Handbook of Transnational Environmental Crime (Hardcover): Lorraine Elliott, William H. Schaedla Handbook of Transnational Environmental Crime (Hardcover)
Lorraine Elliott, William H. Schaedla
R5,895 Discovery Miles 58 950 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Crimes associated with the illegal trade in wildlife, timber and fish stocks, and pollutants and waste have become increasingly transnational, organized and serious. They warrant attention because of their environmental consequences, their human toll, their impact on the rule of law and good governance, and their links with violence, corruption and a range of cross-over crimes. This ground-breaking, multi-disciplinary Handbook examines key transnational environmental crime sectors and explores its most significant conceptual, operational and enforcement challenges. Bringing together leading scholars and practitioners, this book presents in-depth analysis based on extensive academic research and operational and enforcement expertise. The sectors covered include illegal wildlife, timber, pollutant and waste trades and crimes in the carbon market. The contextual chapters examine criminal networks and illicit chains of custody, local sociocultural, economic and political factors, the effectiveness of policy and operational responses, and international jurisdictional challenges. This Handbook will be an invaluable resource for students and scholars of global environmental politics, international environmental law, and environmental criminology as well as for regulatory and enforcement practitioners working to meet the challenges of transnational environmental crime. Contributors include: J. Ayling, L. Bisschop, G. Broussard, A. Cardesa-Salzmann, M. Cassidy, D.W.S. Challender, E. Clark, M.A. Clemente Munoz, E. de Coning, R. Duffy, L. Elliott, C. Gibbs, D. Humphreys, Y. Jia, N. Liu, D.C. MacMillan, C. Middleton, R. Ogden, G. Pink, G. Rose, V. Sacre, S. Saydan, W.H. Schaedla, S. Sinha, V. Somboon, T. Terekhova, E. van Asch, T. Wyatt

Notorious 2020 - Life with no parole for a crime I did not comit (Paperback): Raphael Rowe Notorious 2020 - Life with no parole for a crime I did not comit (Paperback)
Raphael Rowe
R488 R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Save R82 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

As the first person of mixed race with dreadlocks to be a reporter for the British Broadcasting Corporation, on both television and radio (Today Programme, Six O'clock News, Panorama and The One Show) I helped re-write the rules on what makes an international BBC correspondent. I am an experienced undercover and investigative journalist and presenter on both prime-time television and international platforms such as Netflix. Yet it is being an inspiration to an under-served and diverse audience across the globe that inspires me. I broke the mold on what an international reporter looks like, sounds like and has as a background; I am proud of the fact that in doing so I inspire others. Less than a year later I began a new career as a journalist and broadcast reporter for the BBC, starting at the Today programme, the pinnacle of BBC Radio 4. I had a voice, and I was lucky enough to be allowed to use it. There were many other reporters, but none were ex prisoners, non had dreadlocks and non were mixed race. From this most prestigious and influential show I moved to television reporting in 2003 for BBC1's The Six O'Clock News. This is the pinnacle of prime-time television, and here I was, dreadlocks and mixed race, with a long stretch of my life lost to incarceration and fighting to prove my innocence. Not exactly the stereotypical BBC reporter! However, it was precisely this that propelled my career even further and between 2004 and 2006 I made hard hitting documentaries for BBC2 and BBC3, covering issues such as serial killers, knife crime, drugs, corrupt UN peacekeepers, enviromental crime and terrorism. One of my investigations played a pivotal part in freeing a man convicted of the assasination of a high profile BBC celebrity. The BBC recognised that I have tenacity, courage and the life experience that most investigative journalists can only read about, and I became a correspondent for the prestigious Panorama show. This is World's longest running current affairs TV series and once again I was the first ex-prisoner and person of colour, with dreadlocks, to have achieved such a position. This was a far cry from those years in prison cells, fighting to prove I did not commit the crimes of which I was accused. I was now able to use that experience and the skills it taught me of patience and perseverance to become a recognised household name. My work has taken me to some of the world's most dangerous places, but I thrive on it. At times I had to operate undercover to expose injustice and crime. I smuggled conflict diamonds to show how the system was corrupted, secretly filmed Congolese militia rebels to expose their ruthless tactics and threw light on the illegal international logging and deforestation of some of the World's most precious resources. In undertaking that particular assignment I risked my own life to save the life of an orangutan and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I currently host Inside the World's Toughest Prisons on Netflix. Even with my experiences of life inside behind me, and my position as a free and innocent man confirmed, it has been one hell of a discovery. People ask me why go back into maximum security prisons, as an innocent man, after fighting for so many years to get out? "I am scarred by my life experience but I have not allowed it to hold me back."

Criminological Theory: Past to Present (Paperback, 7th ed.): Francis T. Cullen, Robert Agnew, Pamela Wilcox Criminological Theory: Past to Present (Paperback, 7th ed.)
Francis T. Cullen, Robert Agnew, Pamela Wilcox
R2,484 Discovery Miles 24 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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