Prisoner Resettlement

Prisoner Resettlement
Title Prisoner Resettlement PDF eBook
Author Anthea Hucklesby
Publisher Routledge
Pages 322
Release 2012-12-06
Genre Social Science
ISBN 1134004060

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Prisoner resettlement is high on current political and policy agendas. The high reconviction rates of ex-prisoners have been acknowledged for many years but the rapidly rising prison population has meant that more prisoners than ever before are released. This together with the pressure this puts on to the infrastructure of the prison estate and the publication of two influential reports which highlighted the problems faced by prisoners leaving prison has concentrated attention on attempts to ensure that prisoners do not return to prison once released. The resettlement of prisoners is now a priority policy area linked directly to Government initiatives to reduce reoffending. The renewed policy interest in prisoners resettlement forms the context of this volume, which brings together current knowledge and understanding about prisoners resettlement. The book draws on the contributors extensive experience as researchers and practitioners in the field and includes contributions from acknowledged experts. Prisoner Resettlement provides a comprehensive review and analysis of resettlement policy and practice in England and Wales in the early part of the 21st century. In particular it: critically reviews current policy, theory, practice and research on prisoners resettlement explores practice issues through case studies of two resettlement initiatives and an examination of accommodation provision and voluntary sector involvement in prisoners resettlement; and examines the particular issues raised by the resettlement of different groups of prisoners including women, minority ethnic groups, prolific and priority offenders and high-risk offenders.

Prisoner Resettlement

Prisoner Resettlement
Title Prisoner Resettlement PDF eBook
Author Anthea Hucklesby
Publisher Routledge
Pages 321
Release 2012-12-06
Genre Law
ISBN 1134003994

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Athought the high reconviction rates of ex-prisoners have been acknowledged for many years, the rapidly rising prison population has meant that more prisoners than ever before are released and in keeping efforts have increased to ensure offenders do not return to prison once released. The renewed policy interest in prisoners resettlement forms the context of this volume, which brings together current knowledge and understanding about prisoners resettlement.

Prisoner Resettlement in Europe

Prisoner Resettlement in Europe
Title Prisoner Resettlement in Europe PDF eBook
Author Frieder Dünkel
Publisher Routledge
Pages 672
Release 2018-10-11
Genre Social Science
ISBN 135176151X

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Questions regarding how to improve the transitional phase from prison to life in society after release have gained major importance in the last decade in criminal policy. All over the world release preparation and resettlement practice are discussed with the aim to reduce negative effects of imprisonment and re-offending rates. Small and large reforms aiming at the improvement of release processes and reintegration strategies have taken place in many European states. This book describes the current European landscape of prisoner resettlement and brings together the results and ideas of leading European academic experts with the ambition of furthering national, European and international reform debates. This book presents national reports about resettlement processes and structures in 20 European countries: written by national scholars, these reports reveal important actors in resettlement processes as well as political decisions about the role of the communities in "taking the prisoners back", or the use of early release as a strategy to motivate the released prisoner to enter into a future without crime. Thematic chapters then concentrate on several aspects of prisoner resettlement that are of importance across borders: ethical, legal and practical challenges are discussed with a view on European developments, and theoretical frameworks of prisoner resettlement are used to develop comprehensive perspectives for future reform debates. The book serves as a fundamental source for researchers, politicians and practitioners in the field of prison and probation reform and practice. It is also useful in the field of social work, in so far that the analyses confirm that prisoner resettlement is not just a problem of criminal, but also of social justice. Sustainable reforms need the will of and good cooperation between all responsible actors and organizations from the justice, social, health and welfare sectors, as well as from society as a whole in the consent for taking released prisoners back.

Understanding Crime and Social Policy

Understanding Crime and Social Policy
Title Understanding Crime and Social Policy PDF eBook
Author Wincup, Emma
Publisher Policy Press
Pages 212
Release 2013-05-30
Genre Social Science
ISBN 1447309650

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Understanding crime and social policy explores the interface between crime and social policy, drawing upon international theoretical developments and empirical research from within Criminology and Social Policy. Written by an experienced author, it uses analysis of policy-making under the New Labour and Conservative-Liberal Democrat governments to reflect upon the multiplicity of influences which shape the formulation and delivery of crime control policies, the changing nature of government and governance in neo-liberal societies, and the enhanced role of the welfare state in 'solving' crime 'problems'. A unique feature of the book is the inclusion of policy examples including the resettlement of prisoners, problem drug use and 'troubled' families. Understanding crime and social policy encourages readers to reflect upon the close connections, and sometimes tensions, between crime reduction and social policy agendas and is aimed at two audiences. The first is students on courses in criminology, criminal justice and social policy. The second is practitioners from across the public, private and voluntary sector.

Handbook on Prisons

Handbook on Prisons
Title Handbook on Prisons PDF eBook
Author Yvonne Jewkes
Publisher Routledge
Pages 810
Release 2007
Genre Law
ISBN 1843921863

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This is an anthology of readings on the management and organization of the U.K. prison system, exploring a wide range of historical and contemporary issues relating to prisons, imprisonment and prison management, and likely future trends.

Social Policy Review 29

Social Policy Review 29
Title Social Policy Review 29 PDF eBook
Author John Hudson
Publisher Policy Press
Pages 279
Release 2017-06-28
Genre Political Science
ISBN 1447336224

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This edition presents an up-to-date and diverse review of the best in social policy scholarship over the past 12 months, from a group of internationally renowned authors. This collection offers a comprehensive discussion of some of the most challenging issues facing social policy today, including an examination of Brexit, the Trump presidency, ‘post-truth’, migration, the lived experiences of food bank users, and the future of welfare benefits. Published in association with the SPA, the volume will be valuable to academics and students within social policy, social welfare and related disciplines.

The Northern Ireland Prison Service

The Northern Ireland Prison Service
Title The Northern Ireland Prison Service PDF eBook
Author Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Publisher The Stationery Office
Pages 76
Release 2007-12-12
Genre Law
ISBN 9780215037701

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With around 1500 prisoners and an estate of three prisons, the Northern Ireland Prison Service is a very small prison service. This inquiry was undertaken to examine whether the estate was adequate and appropriate for the secure accommodation of Northern Ireland's prisoners and whether the Prison Service meets the health, education and training needs of prisoners. One of the main conclusions is that the Current Comprehensive Spending Review does not provide sufficient capital for the substantial redesign of the prison estate. If criminal justice is to be devolved the Committee hope that capital investment in the prison estate will be a priority of the Northern Ireland Executive. If not the Secretary of State will have to argue for an increase in funding.