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This book explores the politics of modernisation and transformation of probation in the criminal justice system. It draws upon innovative social theories and moral perspectives to analyse changes in the probation service by including data from quantitative and qualitative empirical research. It makes a timely contribution to criminal justice and probation theory and uniquely provides insights into what representatives of other organisations think about probation from the outside looking in.

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During the past twenty years or so through a process involving missed opportunities, misguided policies and political posturing successive governments have almost squeezed the humanitarian life out of the Probation Service: it lingers still. Although, Philip Whitehead argues in this book that the humanitarian role of the Service will not survive, those of us who disagree know that if it is to survive in some form that benefits society by contributing to the rehabilitation of those people who offend, a thorough and critical understanding of that process is crucial. No-one is better qualified to deliver that understanding than Philip Whitehead. Not only has he worked within the Service throughout this period but he has shown in his many publications an acute understanding of the history of probation. This book promises to be both the definitive account of its recent past and the critically challenging one that is needed. Maurice Vanstone, Emeritus Professor of Criminology, Swansea University

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Philip Whitehead is Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Teesside University. Previously he worked for the Probation Service for 26 years and held numerous positions including Research and Information Officer. Since the 1980s he has researched various aspects of probation and latterly the impact of modernisation and cultural change on criminal and social justice. He is the author of seven books and numerous articles.

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