The role of the prison officer is probably the most important one in a prison. But the precise nature of that role and, more importantly, how it is performed have not been clearly understood. This book shows that the prison officerâs role is not simple, cannot be taken for granted and involves more than just common sense. That it is has been regarded in these terms is because the work of the prison officer is, even within the prison, âlow visibilityâ work, the complexities of which are not easily observed and thus not readily appreciated. It discusses how officers may under-use their power more often (and to better effect) than they over use it. It shows how in performing their important peacekeeping role, which they do principally through talk, officers exercise an important discretion, not just a blunt form of coercive power. It shows how being a good prison officer involves being good at not using force but still getting things done.

Prison Officer

Politics & Social Sciences

David Price

Alison Liebling

Social Sciences

Waterside Pr Winchester

Ã«Without people committed to humanising penal practice, criminal justice can so easily sink into apathy and pointless repressionÃ Sunday Telegraph. Ã«A highly readable and illuminating workÃ Times Higher Education Supplement . Ã«One of those rare books that deserves a wide readership across the disciplines of criminal justiceÃ Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health . Ã«At a time when humanity in criminal justice is commonly ranked below efficiency and value for money . . . the need for vigilance is greater than everÃ. British Journal of Criminology. This book is a must for anyone who believes that it is important to preserve ethics, standards, values and integrity.

Criminal Justice And the Pursuit of Decency

Rutherford

Law Practice

Martin WrightÃs original ground-breaking and influential analysis of the defects of the adversarial system of justice, plus the arguments in favour of a more constructive and victim-oriented approach. A book that has had a major influence on victimsÃ issues and restorative justice - and that is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand these developments. One of the most compelling arguments about the need for change in relation to victims and offenders. A critically acclaimed and key work in the annals of criminal justice.

Justice for Victims And Offenders: A Restorative Response to Crime

Wright, Martin

This international treatment of youth justice includes contributions by leading experts from around Europe. Published in association with the International Association of Juvenile and Family Court Magistrates and with support from the European Commission. 'Contains some extremely interesting findings': The Law 'I recommend this edition': The Magistrate

Juvenile Delinquents And Young People in Danger

McCarney, Willie

"Prison Patter is the first dictionary of words and slang from English prisons - an informative and fascinating handbook with some 2,500 entries collected by the author from serving prisoners. It will appeal especially to prison officers, police and probation staff, magistrates, lawyers and students - as well as to general readers who will enjoy this snapshot of prison life in the 1990s. The book is illustrated by `Maryanne', an exprisoner."

Prison Patter: A Dictionary of Prison Words And Slang

Devlin, Angela

A heartfelt account by the mother of a young man who was killed in his cell by a dangerous fellow prisoner with whom he had been wrongly placed by the Prison Service - that was later castigated by the European Court of Human Rights. It tells of a mammoth campaign for justice and to hold the authorities to account when faced with a wall of silence and indifference. (The author, who now addresses audiences across the UK, is keen to spread her message to the USA and available to travel there for that purpose, at her own expense).

No Truth No Justice: A Mother's Successful Struggle Against Authorities to Secure Justice for Her Son Murdered in Their Care

Edwards, Audrey

An incisive account of how the multiple disadvantages of race, gender and class come together to create deeper levels of discrimination and unfair treatment in the criminal process. Written by one of the UK's leading women commentators in this field, who has found a strong niche in gender and discrimination studies.

Black Women's Experiences of Criminal Justice: Race, Gender And Class: a Discourse on Disadvantage

Chigwada-Bailey, Ruth

Sociology

This is Bob Turney's original book about how he gave up a life of crime and became a beacon of the penal reform movement (he also wrote 'Wanted' and 'Going Straight' (with Angela Devlin) - that has been an inspiration to thousands of people faced with disadvantages and obstacles in their lives. Bob frequently visits the USA where he has been in demand as a public speaker with his messages of hope.

I'm Still Standing

Turney, Bob

A sequence of interviews with juvenile offenders about why they broke the law together with a challenging analysis by a leading UK youth court magistrate.

Children Who Break the Law: Everybody Does It

Curtis, Sarah

Criminal Law

A comprehensive outline of criminal justice in the UK at the turn of the century by three of the UK's leading exponents and that contains suggestions for restorative justice approaches for the future.

Criminal Justice 2000: Strategies for a New Century

Cavadino, Michael

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