Foundations for offender management - Softcover

'The book overall is an impressive achievement. It deals clearly and...accurately with a wide range of laws, policies and procedures. It is as up to date as it is possible for a book on probation and related themes to be.' - Internet Journal of Criminology "Have been waiting for such an accesible text for some time: Finally it's arrived!" Joe D'Angelo, Accrington & Rossendale College "The author has produced a guide to help practitioners and students navigate their way in humane fashion through an important component of an increasingly technical and complex criminal justice system..." - British Journal of Community Justice "This book provides a comprehensive account of the contexts and challenges of working with people convicted of criminal offences. The sustained consideration of the values underpinning practices is particularly welcome at this time!" Malcolm Cowburn, Principal Lecturer in Criminology, Sheffield Hallam University "Adds a useful and timely discussion on how insights from research into why people stop offending can be incorporated into modern probation practice: a 'must-read' for those interested in working with those trying to leave crime behind." Stephen Farrall, Sheffield University "This book is a welcome and accessible addition to the resources available for criminal justice practitioners and students. Its approach integrates key practice and policy developments with issues of values and concepts from research." Jane Dominey, De Montfort University "Anne Robinson's Foundations for Offender Management should be required reading for those with an interest in adult and young offending. The book is informed by a coherent set of values and impressively comprehensive in its coverage." Sean Creaney, Trustee of the National Association for Youth Justice. Textbook adopter

'Offender management' for probation means continuing commitment to constructive work with individuals who break the law but in a changing multi-agency context. Providing a comprehensive introduction to criminal justice work, this book negotiates the structures set by law and policy and allows readers to think critically about roles, accountabilities and professional skills and judgement. Looking at key areas of practice and law, including youth justice, human rights and safeguarding children, the book will be essential for students and practitioners in criminal justice and probation studies.