This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to
probation. It brings together themes of policy, theory and practice to
help students and practitioners better understand the work of probation,
its limitations, its potential, but above all its value.
Setting probation in the context of the criminal justice system, the
book explores its history, purposes and contemporary significance. It
explains what probation is and the practical realities of working with
offenders in the community. The book also covers the governance of
probation and how policy and practice are responding to contemporary
concerns about crime and community safety.
This book encourages readers to appreciate the practical and theoretical
strengths and shortcomings of contemporary probation practice. This
revised and updated new edition includes a full description and
discussion of recent reforms in the probation service and the
Transforming Rehabilitation policy agenda. It also offers further
discussion of international perspectives on probation, including
international developments and collaborative efforts between countries.
This book is essential reading for trainee probation officers and
students taking courses on probation, offender management, treatment and
rehabilitation, working with offenders and community justice.
