Offers an overview of the history, problems and development of psychiatric health care in prisons, focusing particularly on the UK. This book tackles a broad range of issues, from familiar mental health issues such as substance misuse, self-injury and health screening to complex legal, moral and philosophical dilemmas.

Stories, Poems and Tips to Inspire Positive Change from Inmates, Prison Staff and Volunteers.

Presents an overview of the research that addresses issues concerning incarcerated men, their partner and parenting relationships, and the policies and programs that may assist them in their rehabilitation in prison and after release.

Can offenders be rehabilitated? Can this be done in ways that benefit the community as a whole, as well as offenders? This book explores the history, theory, practice and effectiveness of rehabilitation, examining how different beliefs about the value of rehabilitation have influenced criminal justice policy and practice.

How do we decide who should be released from prison, when, and under what circumstances? The authors of this book argue that community risk management can be improved by combining what is already known in three areas of inquiry, including the prediction of violence.

Sexual offending is an extensive problem in our societies causing untold harm to many innocent victims. This treatment programme presses these offenders into facing the facts and taking responsibility for their actions, in a firm and supportive manner.

In recent years the Probation Service has nearly doubled in size, has been given new responsibilities, and, inevitably, developed more bureaucratic organizational structures. How these changes have affected the traditional community-based nature of its work is the backdrop to this study.

A collection of writings about the transforming power of education in British prisons. Edited by two of the leading experts on prison education in the UK - Professor David Wilson and Dr Anne Reuss, this book is a collection of essays written by leading prison education practitioners and prisoners.

Strategies to address the impact of crime, the social predicament of the young offender and the effectiveness of control and support mechanisms. The work includes a critical account of the 1998 Crime and Disorder legislation, and its implications for youth justice workers.

The availability of satellite tracking and voice verification systems means that various options as technology is used to supervise offenders. But how effective is it? This book looks at the different ways in which technology is being used and the lessons for criminal justice policy.

Geese Theatre UK was formed in 1987 and is renowned across the criminal justice field. This book explains the thinking behind the company's approach to applied drama with offenders and people at risk of offending, including young people. It also contains over 100 exercises with explanations, instructions and suggestions to help practitioners.

Includes interviews with people who have 'succeeded' after being in prison. This book looks at a range of criminals including famous, notorious, creative and ordinary people who were prepared to talk about the turning point in their lives - the events which caused them to leave crime behind.

Provides information about the practical application of restorative justice. This book covers various stages of the process, from how a facilitator should prepare for taking on a new case, through initial contacts with victim and offender and facilitating meetings, to recording and evaluating a case.

Based on a work of the same title by Anthony Osler which was published in 1995, this rewritten edition offers a non-technical account of the probation service, its history, and its modern-day role.

Argues that rehabilitation should focus both on promoting human goods (providing the offender with the essential ingredients for a 'good' life) as well as reducing/avoiding risk. This book provides a summary and critique of the scientific approach to offender rehabilitation, and is for students of criminology, sociology and clinical psychology.

The last few years have seen a marked changed in attitudes towards rehabiliation and the management of offenders. This study reviews the research evidence, presents examples of effective intervention programmes, and addresses such issues as service planning, delivery and evaluation.

Draws together experts in offender treatment from the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia to report on the developments in the field of Offender rehabilitation and treatment. This book also offers a systematic, knowledge based approach to the effective reduction of criminal behaviour.

Brings considerable clarity to the idea of rehabilitation, its theoretical and historical roots, and contemporary practical application. This book explains various key themes in the development and practice of offender rehabilitation.

Explores the unique nature of the prison environment and examines the range of opportunities that exist to help prisoners address their offending behaviour, acquire skills and gain qualifications. This book explains how to work with prisoners and avoid coming into conflict with those responsible for administering the penal system.

This is a comprehensive guide that covers various key topics in probation. It also acts as a practical aide to students and an up-to-date account of issues in criminal justice policy in the UK and provides information to training officers, managers and practitioners in the field of probation.