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Published in 1999. Despite considerable comment about divorce
reform and the post-divorce family, in the press and in academia,
by professionals and politicians, much has been left unsaid. There
are 'undercurrents' of divorce which are not visible and are not
discussed because they do not fit into the dominant discursive
framework for talk about divorce. This book brings these
undercurrents to the surface and does two things. It explains how
and why aspects of divorce and the lives of those divorcing, have
become marginalized in professional and political discussion and it
makes visible the practical and legal effects of such exclusion. It
argues that there are good policy reasons for this particular
socio-legal critique at this time, as the implementation of the
Family Law Act 1996 gets underway.
Published in 1999. Despite considerable comment about divorce
reform and the post-divorce family, in the press and in academia,
by professionals and politicians, much has been left unsaid. There
are 'undercurrents' of divorce which are not visible and are not
discussed because they do not fit into the dominant discursive
framework for talk about divorce. This book brings these
undercurrents to the surface and does two things. It explains how
and why aspects of divorce and the lives of those divorcing, have
become marginalized in professional and political discussion and it
makes visible the practical and legal effects of such exclusion. It
argues that there are good policy reasons for this particular
socio-legal critique at this time, as the implementation of the
Family Law Act 1996 gets underway.
Examining the theory behind the headlines and engaging with current
debates, this new edition provides thoughtful, impartial, and
unbiased coverage of sentencing and punishment in the UK.
Collectively, Susan Easton and Christine Piper are highly
experienced teachers and researchers in this field, making them
perfectly placed to deliver this lively account of a highly dynamic
subject area. The book takes a thorough and systematic approach to
sentencing and punishment, examining key topics from legal,
philosophical, and practical perspectives. Offering in-depth and
detailed coverage, while remaining clear and succinct, the authors
deliver a balanced approach to the subject. Chapter summaries,
discussion questions, and case studies help students to engage with
the subject, apply their knowledge, and reflect upon debates. Fully
reworked and restructured, this fifth edition has been updated to
include developments such as the Sentencing Act 2020 and changes
following the 2019 general election. This is the essential guide
for anyone studying sentencing and punishment as part of a law or
criminology course.
This book brings together insights from a range of disciplines,
including law, sociology, criminology and history, to identify and
explain the complex and inter-related factors which help or hinder
the state to 'invest' in children and young people. The first part
of the book examines the 'intangibles' - the ideologies, social
constructions and moral precepts - which obstruct or encourage the
passage and full implementation of legislation, policy and practice
which hopes to improve the lives and prospects of children and
young people. Notions of family and parental responsibility,
assumptions about what children and young people 'are' and the
extent to which they should be held accountable, and ideas around
state investment against future risks are the key factors
considered. The second part of the book focuses on the difficulties
in practice of implementing policies aimed at investing in
children's lives and futures. It reviews the role of science in the
identification of risk factors related to poor outcomes for
children and in the selection of target groups or areas for
risk-based intervention to provide (early) support and preventative
programmes for children and their families. It also assesses
whether and how law does or could help to 'deliver' an appropriate
investment of time and money in children, with a focus on the
existence and effectiveness of a rights-based approach. The final
chapters examine the results of research so far undertaken done on
selected programmes in the Every Child Matters, social inclusion
and Youth Justice Board policy agendas and they indentify promising
developments. However, they also draw attention to the alternative
agendas around children and young people which are competing for
government money and the public's support and warn that there are
dangers in a child-focused policy whose justification relies so
heavily on future cost savings stemming from the production of
healthier, more employable and law-abiding adults.
Examining the theory behind the headlines and engaging with current
debates, this new edition provides thoughtful, impartial, and
unbiased coverage of sentencing and punishment in the UK.
Collectively, Susan Easton and Christine Piper are highly
experienced teachers and researchers in this field, making them
perfectly placed to deliver this lively account of a highly dynamic
subject area. The book takes a thorough and systematic approach to
sentencing and punishment, examining key topics from legal,
philosophical, and practical perspectives. Offering in-depth and
detailed coverage, while remaining clear and succinct, the authors
deliver a balanced approach to the subject. Chapter summaries,
discussion questions, and case studies help students to engage with
the subject, apply their knowledge, and reflect upon debates. Fully
reworked and restructured, this fifth edition has been updated to
include developments such as the Sentencing Act 2020 and changes
following the 2019 general election. This is the essential guide
for anyone studying sentencing and punishment as part of a law or
criminology course.
It is not always clear what the concept of "partnership" under the
Children Act 1989 should mean. This volume deals with the concept
of partnership from the perspectives of law, social work and social
theory, representing an overview of the different forms that
partnership may take in relations between the various individuals
and agencies concerned with protecting children and promoting their
welfare.;The chapters are not merely descriptive in nature: several
take an analytical and critical view. This text analyzes how the
partnership principle is reflected in the law; examines partnership
between agencies; explores partnership with children in the light
of provisions in the Children Act 1989 which require consultation
with children; looks at issues of partnership with parents and
discusses child protection conferences and social work
agreements.;The book also reminds us that the notion of partnership
can individualize issues and distract attention away from the need
for resources and general policies to aid the poorest and most
vulnerable families.
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