Offending behaviour is one of the most talked about issues in contemporary
society. What can be done to stop people reoffending? What can be done to help
people escape their criminal lifestyles? This book aims to review and analyse
the different ways in which these questions are addressed in practice, drawing
upon the expertise of academics and practitioners.
The book provides a critical reference text for practitioners, students and
researchers interested in devising the most effective means of addressing
offending behaviour. Its focus is on the actual work undertaken with offenders,
and draws upon generic issues of practice applicable across the voluntary,
community and statutory sectors.
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