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Constructive Work With Offenders
Kevin Gorman
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Description for Constructive Work With Offenders
Paperback. This book offers a challenge to many of the assumptions of criminal justice policy and the dominant approaches to practice. The contributors advocate an emphasis on constructive work with offenders that harnesses their positive strengths and resources, and offers inclusive approaches to effective offender assessment and intervention. Editor(s): Gorman, Kevin; Gregory, Marilyn; Hayles, Michelle; Parton, Nigel. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVQ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 174 x 15. Weight in Grams: 462.
Constructive Work with Offenders offers a challenge to many of the assumptions of criminal justice policy and the dominant approaches to practice.
The contributors advocate an emphasis on constructive work with offenders that harnesses their positive strengths and resources, and offers inclusive approaches to effective offender assessment and intervention. Taking a fresh look at much received knowledge, they proclaim that constructive work with offenders is both possible and increasingly warranted, and encourage practitioners to develop new skills and adapt existing expertise to the rapidly changing requirements of the criminal justice system.
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Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843103455
SKU
V9781843103455
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-1
About Kevin Gorman
Kevin Gorman is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Huddersfield, where he contributes to degree courses in Applied Criminology, Social Work, and Police Studies. He was a probation officer for over 25 years and has been heavily involved in practice development and practice teaching, including the training of probation officers. Marilyn Gregory teaches in crime, abuse and public protection ... Read more
Reviews for Constructive Work With Offenders
This refreshingly open and honest collection of contributions highlights a 'get back to basics' approach towards work with offenders... The essence of the book explores the treatment avenues open to professionally qualified probation officers. This thorough and well annotated collection of constructive treatment programmes contained within this book focus attention on the high level of commitment and skills shown by ... Read more