Overview

This major new book brings together leading researchers in the field in order to describe and analyse internationally significant theoretical and empirical work on offender supervision, and to address the policy and practice implications of this work within and across jurisdictions. Arising out of the work of the international Collaboration of Researchers for the Effective Development of Offender Supervision (CREDOS), this book examines questions and issues that have arisen both within effectiveness research, and from research on desistance from offending. The book draws out the lessons that can be learned not just about 'what works?', but about how and why particular practices support desistance in specific jurisdictional, cultural and local contexts. Key themes addressed in this book include: New directions in theory and paradigms for practice Staff skills and effective offender supervision Different issues and challenges in improving offender supervision The role of families, 'significant others' and social networks Understanding and supporting compliance within supervision Exploring the social, political, organisational and historical contexts of offender supervision Offender Supervision will be essential reading for academics, undergraduate and postgraduate students, policy makers, managers and practitioners interested in offender supervision.

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Author:   Fergus McNeill ,  Peter Raynor ,  Chris Trotter (Monash University, Australia)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Willan Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.111kg
ISBN:  

9781843929369

ISBN 10:   1843929368
Pages:   582
Publication Date:   13 December 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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'After a period in the doldrums, the subject of offender supervision has recently burst into life, and is receiving significant attention from both policymakers and researchers. This important and up-to-the-minute collection of essays by some of the leading scholars in the field will be much used and cited, combining as it does sophisticated theoretical reflections, fresh empirical evidence and careful attention to specific topics such as staff skills and offender compliance. Highly recommended.' (Professor Sir Anthony Bottoms, Universities of Cambridge and Sheffield) 'For anyoneawith an interest inaoffender supervisiona -awhether as an academic, policy maker or practitionera -athis book is absolutely essential reading. It marks a watershed in the development of researchaand scholarshipain this field, offering an unparalleled collection of cutting-edge essaysaonathe keyaissues.aIt will become an indispensible point of reference for many years to come.' (Professor Mike Hough, Kings College London, and President of the British Society of Criminology) 'This is a hugely welcome addition to the literature on work with offenders, bringing together international scholars who have developed key new ideas such as the 'desistance' and 'good lives' perspectives. Collectively, they offer the intellectual basis for moving correctional practice beyond the original 'what works' agenda, to a new and more effective focus on individual relationships, trust and legitimacy.' (Professor Mike Maguire, Cardiff University and University of Glamorgan) 'Criminal justiceasystems acrossaEurope (and far beyond)aface major social, political and financial challenges at this time -- and developing the credibility and effectiveness of offender supervision in the community lies at the heart of finding constructive ways forward. For these reasons, this collection could not be more timely; it will be of great value to the manyapolicy-makers, managers and practitionersaworking hard toaimprove offender supervision, deliver community justice and make communities safer.' (Leo Tigges, Secretary General, CEP (The European Probation Organisation))

'After a period in the doldrums, the subject of offender supervision has recently burst into life, and is receiving significant attention from both policymakers and researchers. This important and up-to-the-minute collection of essays by some of the leading scholars in the field will be much used and cited, combining as it does sophisticated theoretical reflections, fresh empirical evidence and careful attention to specific topics such as staff skills and offender compliance. Highly recommended.' -- Professor Sir Anthony Bottoms, Universities of Cambridge and Sheffield 'For anyone with an interest in offender supervision -- whether as an academic, policy maker or practitioner -- this book is absolutely essential reading. It marks a watershed in the development of research and scholarshipin this field, offering an unparalleled collection of cutting-edge essays on the key issues. It will become an indispensible point of reference for many years to come.' -- Professor Mike Hough, Kings College London, and President of the British Society of Criminology 'This is a hugely welcome addition to the literature on work with offenders, bringing together international scholars who have developed key new ideas such as the 'desistance' and 'good lives' perspectives. Collectively, they offer the intellectual basis for moving correctional practice beyond the original 'what works' agenda, to a new and more effective focus on individual relationships, trust and legitimacy.' --Professor Mike Maguire, Cardiff University and University of Glamorgan 'Criminal justice systems across Europe (and far beyond) face major social, political and financial challenges at this time -- and developing the credibility and effectiveness of offender supervision in the community lies at the heart of finding constructive ways forward. For these reasons, this collection could not be more timely; it will be of great value to the many policy-makers, managers and practitioners working hard to improve offender supervision, deliver community justice and make communities safer.' -- Leo Tigges, Secretary General, CEP (The European Probation Organisation) 'In this exciting, ambitious and significant new book the authors bring together a wide range of contributions from eminent researchers, practitioners and academics on the subject of contemporary developments in offender supervision. This is an enormously rich and rewarding book which addresses a wide range of aspects of offender supervision... Students of offender supervision, academics, practitioners and researchers will all find this a hugely stimulating and encouraging book. ... It is the moral quality and authenticity of the book, appearing as it also does at an important moment for offender supervision, which make the book indispensable.' -- Keith Davies, Principal Lecturer, School of Social Work, Kingston University, UK in European Journal of Probation

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