Rehabilitating and Resettling Offenders in the Community

Download or read book Rehabilitating and Resettling Offenders in the Community written by Anthony H. Goodman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-05-25 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rehabilitating and Resettling Offenders in the Community is a significant examination of the historical development of work with offenders and their treatment by the state and society. It offers unique perspectives and a wealth of information drawn from numerous interviews with probation staff. Highlights how the work of probation staff has changed over time and the reasons behind these changes Includes discourse with probation staff carried out over many years for a comprehensive, 'insiders' view of the situation Focuses on contemporary issues, including the changes brought in by the Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition Written by a leading academic with extensive experience in the probation service