Crime and criminal justice policy
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Crime and criminal justice policy
（Longman social policy in Britain series）
Longman, 1995
Available at 7 libraries
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"1st edition"--Cover and spine
Includes bibliographical references (p. [236]-248) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The study of crime and criminal policy is a key area in social policy and sociology. This book examines the component parts of the British penal system in detail, supported by a selection of key documents, a general overview of the background of the penal system and a discussion of the future prospects of justice. Fully up-to-date it includes discussions on the 1991 Criminal Justice Act, the major prison disturbances in recent years and an examination of the Wolf report, the Home Office response and the emerging issues of privatisation.
Table of Contents
Part One: The Background: 1. The birth of prison. 2. The emergence of the 'new' police. 3. The 'modern' criminal justice system. Part Two: Crime and Penal Policy: 4. Criminal justice: facts, figures and fantasy. 5. Prisons and penal policy. Part Three: Modern Criminal Justice: 6. Non-custodial penalties and sentencing trends. 7. The probation service: the dilemma of care and control. 8. Juvenile justice. 9. The crisis in police legitimacy. 10. Squaring the circle: victims of crime. Part Four: Towards 2000. 11. Whither justice? Part Five: Documents.
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