Assessment in youth justice (Paperback)

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of assessment and intervention planning with young people who offend. It will help equip practitioners with the knowledge and professional skills central to these critically important tasks in youth justice. Assessment in Youth Justice includes learning features such as review questions and case studies, plus an online resource. It covers varied theoretical and practical topics, including decision-making, use of standardized tools, report writing, and improving assessment quality. It also takes into account current UK policy developments along with a range of literature on assessment in criminal justice and social care. Assessment in Youth Justice encourages readers to think critically about their role in assessment and planning, to engage with current debates, and to take practical steps to enhance their own practice.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2011
First published:	2011
Authors:	Kerry Baker • Gill Kelly • Bernadette Wilkinson
Dimensions:	240 x 172 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-84742-636-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Offenders > Juvenile offenders
LSN:	1-84742-636-0
Barcode:	9781847426369

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