Probation (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to probation. It brings together themes of policy, theory and practice to help students and practitioners better understand the work of probation, its limitations, its potential, but above all its value. Setting probation in the context of the criminal justice system, the book explores its history, purposes and contemporary significance. It explains what probation is and the practical realities of working with offenders in the community. The book also covers the governance of probation and how policy and practice are responding to contemporary concerns about crime and community safety. This book encourages readers to appreciate the practical and theoretical strengths and shortcomings of contemporary probation practice. This revised and updated new edition includes a full description and discussion of recent reforms in the probation service and the Transforming Rehabilitation policy agenda. It also offers further discussion of international perspectives on probation, including international developments and collaborative efforts between countries. This book is essential reading for trainee probation officers and students taking courses on probation, offender management, treatment and rehabilitation, working with offenders and community justice.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2017
First published:	2018
Authors:	Rob Canton • Jane Dominey
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	344
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-22277-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Offenders > Rehabilitation of offenders Promotions
LSN:	1-138-22277-1
Barcode:	9781138222779

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