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Book SynopsisThis thought-provoking book highlights the increasing recognition of the prevalence of neurodisability within criminal justice systems, discussing conditions including intellectual, cognitive and behavioural impairments, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and traumatic and acquired brain injury. International scholars and practitioners demonstrate the extent and complexity of the neurodisability experience and present practical solutions for criminal justice reform.Examining the growing body of evidence which illustrates the significant over-representation of neurodisability amongst prison and juvenile justice populations, this critical book explores the challenges faced by people with a neurodisability who come into contact with the justice system. These challenges include: difficulty understanding interactions with police, navigating court processes, comprehending sentencing orders, and coping with prison and post-release life, which can lead to repeat victimisation and criminalisation. Overall, this book establishes that justice systems are often unable to meet the specific needs of people with a neurodisability and that there is a significant lack of appropriate support within the community aimed at prevention and diversion.Providing broad interdisciplinary insights, this timely book will prove a vital resource for scholars and students of criminal law, law and society, criminology, neuroscience and social work. It will also be of value to legal practitioners, law enforcement, prison employees and welfare professionals engaged with individuals with a neurodisability.Trade Review‘The overrepresentation of adults and children with neurodisability in our criminal justice systems is an issue that is both hidden and in plain sight. This book shines a light into all the crevices of this issue and points to pathways out of the darkness. It will resonate with anyone with professional involvement in the justice system.’ -- Dr Shelley Turner, Chief Social Worker, Forensicare, Australia‘Neurodisability may profoundly impact upon behaviour and cognition but remains invisible or misunderstood in many legal contexts. This volume is an essential resource for lawyers who represent people with neurodisability, advocates and judges. With rich, interdisciplinary research from international experts, the book addresses access to justice for people with conditions such as acquired brain injury, fetal alcohol syndrome and autism. The authors integrate recent insights on neurodisability with analysis of international legal developments to provide vital, concrete guidance for optimum advocacy. Many, many people and their advocates will benefit from this superb resource.’ -- Professor Kate Diesfeld JD, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand'Neurodisability and the Criminal Justice System is a worthwhile book that will be very helpful to those who are working in the court system with cases that involve these difficult issues. The chapter authors are first rate and diverse giving a global perspective. It is the first book that should be consulted on the subject.' -- Judge Eugene M. Hyman, Superior Court of California, US, RetiredTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xi PART I UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONDING TO NEURODISABILITY 1 Neurodisability and the criminal justice system: a problem in search of a solution 3 Gaye Lansdell, Bernadette Saunders, Anna Eriksson 2 Neurodisability: A criminal law doctrine that is not pure insanity 14 Amanda Pustilnik 3 A public law model for cognitive-communication risk 34 Joe Wszalek 4 Access to justice and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) – an Australian perspective 51 Penelope Weller PART II NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE WITH NEURODISABILITY 5 Dismantling barriers to justice for children affected by neurodisability 73 Frances Sheahan, Nathan Hughes, Huw Williams, Prathiba Chitsabesan 6 Neurodisability and trauma in children and young people in contact with the law 92 Huw Williams, Leigh Schrieff, Nathan Hughes, James Tonks, Prathiba Chitsabesan, Hope Kent 7 Protecting vulnerable child defendants in England and Wales: a house of cards? 111 Shauneen Lambe and Kathryn Hollingsworth 8 Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and the criminal justice system 136 Hayley Passmore and Sharynne Hamilton PART III RESPONSES TO NEURODISABILITY WITHIN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM 9 What do lawyers really know about neurodisability? Confusion, obfuscation and dereliction of duty 154 Gaye Lansdell, Bernadette Saunders, Anna Eriksson, Rebecca Bunn 10 Towards dignity: better court pathways for people with lived experience of acquired brain injury 177 Magistrate Pauline Spencer 11 Neurodisability and the ‘revolving’ prison door: an international problem viewed through an Australian lens 196 Anna Eriksson, Bernadette Saunders, Gaye Lansdell 12 An interdisciplinary call for action 214 Bernadette Saunders, Anna Eriksson, Gaye Lansdell Index

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Book SynopsisGood police officers are often promoted to supervisory positions with little or none of the training it takes to be a good manager. An understanding of group behaviors and organizational dynamics is necessary to grasp the fundamentals of managing police officers. The Effective Police Supervision Study Guide coordinates with the core text used in many college-level classes and police departments to teach supervisory practices in criminal justice. This study guide prepares both students and professionals for academic or promotional exams, offering them an opportunity to fully review the material so that they are well-prepared for testing.This new edition, like the new edition of the textbook it accompanies, includes information on the following topics: police accountability, police involvement with news media, the challenges of dealing with social media, updates on legal considerations, and ways to respond to current issues facing law enforcement with COVID-19 and managing protests.Table of ContentsA Note to The Student 1. Supervision—The Management Task 2. Community-Oriented Policing and Problem Solving—Improving Neighborhood Quality of Life 3. Interpersonal Communications—Striving for Effectiveness 4. Motivation—A Prerequisite for Success 5. Leadership—The Integrative Variable 6. Team Building—Maximizing the Group Process 7. Change—Coping with Organizational Life 8. Performance Appraisal—The Key ToPolice Personnel Development 9. Training, Coaching, Counseling, And Mentoring—Helping Officers Grow and Develop 10. Discipline—An Essential ElementOf Police Supervision11. Internal Discipline—A System OfAccountability 12. Supervising the Difficult Employee—Special Considerations 13. Supervising Minorities—Respecting IndividualAnd Cultural Differences14. Tactical Operations—CriticalIncident Deployment 15. Labor Relations—Problem SolvingThrough Constructive Conflict 16. Homeland Security and Terrorism—AChanging Role Answer Key to Objective Questions

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Book SynopsisImagine that Eric, a young man, has been convicted of a gang-related crime: he was found by police at the scene of a robbery carried out by his friends. The sentencing judge now needs to make a decision. Not knowing whether Eric poses a risk to the public, she turns to an algorithmic risk assessment - a set of rules, developed on the basis of correlations between individual characteristics and criminal activity, which predicts the likelihood of recidivism. Eric is a conscientious citizen, who has never before been in trouble with the law. However, he was raised in foster care, in an area with high rates of crime, poverty, and residential instability- facts to which the algorithm attributes a high risk score. The judge recommends a sentence of the maximum possible duration, with extended post-release supervision.Why does this matter? The answer most often given is that it matters because of inequality, captured through the language of ''bias'' or ''discrimination'': the effect of using Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Relevance 3: Equality 4: Choice 5: Transparency 6: Concluding Remarks

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Book SynopsisThe new edition of the bestselling Blackstone''s Magistrates'' Court Handbook provides a complete practical guide for the busy practitioner. Incorporating full references to the Magistrates'' Court Sentencing Guidelines, it offers all you need in one trustworthy source.Covering all the key aspects of magistrates'' court practice, the book focuses on the areas most likely to arise at short notice requiring an instant response from the advocate, as well as on those offences most frequently experienced at court, such as assault, public order, dishonesty, drugs, weapons, driving, criminal damage, and sexual offences.Blackstone''s Magistrates'' Court Handbook''s easy-to-use pocket-sized format facilitates quick reading and instant decision-making. Tables, flow-charts, and a clear system of icons aid comprehension and speedy navigation. Cross-referencing to Blackstone''s Criminal Practice 2023 provides you with easy access to in-depth commentary.Table of ContentsPart A Procedure and Evidence Chapter A1 Abuse of Process Chapter A2 Adjournments Chapter A3 Admissibility and Exclusion of Evidence Chapter A4 Allocation and Plea before Venue Chapter A5 Amending Charge Chapter A6 Appeals and Reopening Chapter A7 Bad Character Chapter A8 Bail Chapter A9 Binding Rulings Chapter A10 Case Management Chapter A11 Civil Orders Chapter A12 Commencing Proceedings: Time Limits Chapter A13 Costs Chapter A14 Court- Appointed Legal Representatives Chapter A15 Custody Time Limits Chapter A16 Disclosure Chapter A17 Hearsay Chapter A18 Identification Evidence Chapter A19 Legal Aid Chapter A20 Mental Disorder Chapter A21 Misbehaviour at Court Chapter A22 Presence of Defendant and Prosecutor in Court Chapter A23 Pre- Charge Hearings Chapter A24 Remand Periods Chapter A25 Reporting Restrictions Chapter A26 Sending and Transfer for Trial Chapter A27 Special Measures and Vulnerable Witnesses Chapter A28 Submission of No Case Chapter A29 Transfer/ Remittal of Criminal Cases Chapter A30 Video/ Live Links Chapter A31 Witnesses, Issue of Summons, or Warrant Part B Youths in the Adult Court Chapter B1 Age of Offender and the Position of Those Attaining 18 Chapter B2 Bail Chapter B3 Breach of Orders, and New Offences Committed during an Order Chapter B4 Jurisdiction of the Adult Magistrates Court over Youths Chapter B5 Managing the Case Chapter B6 Remittal to the Youth Court for Trial/ Sentence Chapter B7 Reporting Restrictions Chapter B8 Sentencing Part C Offences Chapter C1 Animal Offences Chapter C2 Breach Offences Chapter C3 Administration of Justice Chapter C4 Communication Network Offences Chapter C5 Computer Misuse Chapter C6 Criminal Damage Chapter C7 Drugs Chapter C8 Harassment Offences Chapter C9 Immigration and Document Offences Chapter C10 Prison Offences Chapter C11 Public Order Chapter C12 Road Traffic Offences Definitions Chapter C13 Road Traffic Offences Chapter C14 Sexual Offences Chapter C15 Dishonesty and Offences against Property Chapter C16 Offences against the Person Chapter C17 Weapons Offences Part D Sentencing Chapter D1 Alteration of Sentence Chapter D2 Banning Orders (Football) Chapter D3 Breach of Post-sentence Supervision Chapter D4 Committal for Sentence Chapter D5 Community Orders: Imposition and Breach Chapter D6 Compensation Order Chapter D7 Confiscation: Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 Chapter D8 Criminal Behaviour Orders Chapter D9 Custodial Sentences Chapter D10 Dangerous Offenders Chapter D11 Deferment of Sentence Chapter D12 Deprivation Order Chapter D13 Detention in Young Offender Institution Chapter D14 Discharges: Conditional and Absolute Chapter D15 Discounts for Early Plea Chapter D16 Disqualification from Driving Chapter D17 Fines Chapter D18 Forfeiture Order Chapter D19 Mental Health Disposals Chapter D20 Minimum Sentences Chapter D21 Newton Hearings Chapter D22 Notification Requirements Chapter D23 Offences Taken into Consideration (TICs) and the Totality Principle Chapter D24 Penalty Points for Driving Offences Chapter D25 Pre- Sentence Reports Chapter D26 Prevention Orders Chapter D27 Prosecution Costs Chapter D28 Racially and Religiously Aggravated Crimes; Sexual Orientation, Disability, or Transgender Identity Chapter D29 Restraining Order Chapter D30 Sentencing Guidelines Chapter D31 Suspended Sentences Chapter D32 Time on Remand or Qualifying Curfew Chapter D33 Victim Surcharge Order

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Book SynopsisPunishment is a complex human institution. It has normative, political, social, psychological, and legal dimensions, and ways of thinking about each of them change over time. For this reader on punishment, Michael Tonry, a leading authority in the field, has composed a comprehensive collection of 28 essays ranging from classic and contemporary writings on normative theories by philosophers and penal theorists to writings on restorative justice, on how people think about punishment, and on social theories about the functions punishment performs in human societies. This volume includes an accessible, non-technical introduction on the development of punishment theory, as well as an introduction and annotated bibliography for each section. The readings cover foundational traditions of punishment theory such as consequentialism, retributivism, and functionalism, new approaches like restorative, communitarian, and therapeutic justice, as well as mixed approaches that attempt to link theory aTrade ReviewLaw students, especially, will value this historically informed, multi-disciplinary, and yet cutting-edge anthology on two of the perennial though most problematic questions of criminal law. * John Kleinig, Director of the Institute for Criminal Justice Ethics and Professor of Philosophy, John Jay College of Criminal Justice *Why Punish? How Much? is a brilliantly organized and highly focused collection on punishment purposes, compiled at a time when the discussion of purposes at all levels is sometimes incoherent and often incomplete. I recommend this volume to lawyers, judges and students of criminal law and criminology alike. * Marc L. Miller, Professor of Law, University of Arizona College of Law *This is a wonderful selection of historical and contemporary readings that together address all the main themes of punishment theory. The editor's clear and insightful introductions situate the texts and allow readers to make sense of the debates. It will make an ideal textbook for any course on punishment theory. * Matt Matravers, Director of the School of Politics, Economics, & Philosophy, University of York *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION: THINKING ABOUT PUNISHMENT, MICHAEL TONRY; INTRODUCTION TO PART I; 1. THE PENAL LAW AND THE LAW OF PARDON: IMMANUEL KANT; 2. WRONG [DAS UNRECHT]: G.W.F. HEGEL; 3. THE UTILITARIAN THEORY OF PUNISHMENT: JEREMY BENTHAM; 4. PRINCIPLES OF A RATIONAL PENAL CODE: SHELDON GLUECK; 5. THE HUMANITARIAN THEORY OF PUNISHMENT: C.S. LEWIS; 6. LEGAL VALUES AND THE REHABILITATIVE IDEAL: FRANCIS ALLEN; INTRODUCTION TO PART II; 7. THE EXPRESSIVE FUNCTION OF PUNISHMENT: JOEL FEINBERG; 8. MARXISM AND RETRIBUTION: JEFFREY MURPHY; 9. A PATERNALIST THEORY OF PUNISHMENT: HERBERT MORRIS; 10. PUNISHMENT AND THE RULE OF LAW: T.M. SCANLON; 11. PENANCE, PUNISHMENT, AND THE LIMITS OF COMMUNITY: R.A. DUFF; INTRODUCTION TO PART III; 12. PROLEGOMENON TO THE PRINCIPLES OF PUNISHMENT: H.L.A. HART; 13. PROPORTIONATE SENTENCES: A DESERT PERSPECTIVE: ANDREW VON HIRSCH; 14. PROPORTIONALITY, PARSIMONY, AND INTERCHANGEABILITY OF PUNISHMENTS: MICHAEL TONRY; 15. SENTENCING AND PUNISHMENT IN FINLAND: THE DECLINE OF THE REPRESSIVE IDEAL: TAPIO LAPPI-SEPPALA; 16. LIMITING RETRIBUTIVISM: RICHARD FRASE; 17. LIMITING EXCESSIVE PRISON SENTENCING: RICHARD FRASE; INTRODUCTION TO PART IV; 18. MORALITY AND THE RETRIBUTIVE EMOTIONS: J.L. MACKIE; 19. THE ROLE OF MORAL PHILOSOPHERS IN THE COMPETITION BETWEEN DEONTOLOGICAL AND EMPIRICAL DESERT: PAUL H. ROBINSON; 20. FOR THE LAW, NEUROSCIENCE CHANGES NOTHING AND EVERYTHING: JOSHUA GREENE AND JONATHAN COHEN; INTRODUCTION TO PART V; 21. RESTORATION IN YOUTH JUSTICE: LODE WALGRAVE; 22. IN SEARCH OF RESTORATIVE JURISPRUDENCE: JOHN BRAITHWAITE; 23. THE VIRTUES OF RESTORATIVE PROCESSES, THE VICES OF 'RESTORATIVE JUSTICE': PAUL H. ROBINSON; 24. RESTORATIVE PUNISHMENT AND PUNITIVE RESTORATION: R.A. DUFF; INTRODUCTION TO PART VI; 25. FROM SLAVERY TO MASS INCARCERATION: RETHINKING THE 'RACE QUESTION' IN THE US: LOIC WACQUANT; 26. LABOR MARKET AND PENAL SANCTION: THOUGHTS ON THE SOCIOLOGY OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: GEORG RUSCHE; 27. RULES FOR THE DISTINCTION OF THE NORMAL FROM THE PATHOLOGICAL: EMILE DURKHEIM; 28. THE CARCERAL: MICHEL FOUCAULT

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Book SynopsisWhat happens when public prosecutors, the most powerful officials in the criminal justice system, seek convictions instead of justice? Why are cases involving well-to-do victims often prosecuted more vigorously than those involving poor victims? Why do wealthy defendants frequently enjoy more lenient plea bargains than the disadvantaged? In this eye-opening work, Angela J. Davis shines a much-needed light on the power of American prosecutors, revealing how the day-to-day practice of even the most well-intentioned prosecutors can result in unequal treatment of defendants and victims. Ranging from mandatory minimum sentencing laws that enhance prosecutorial control over the outcome of cases, to the increasing politicization of the office, Davis uses powerful stories of individuals caught in the system to demonstrate how the perfectly legal exercise of prosecutorial discretion can result in gross inequities in criminal justice. For the paperback edition, Davis provides a new Afterword whiTable of Contents1. Prosecutorial Discretion: Power and Privilege ; 2. The Power to Charge ; 3. Let's Make a Deal: The Power of the Plea Bargain ; 4. Prosecutor and the Victims of Crime ; 5. Prosecutor and the Dealth Penalty ; 6. Federal Prosecutors and the power of the Attorney General ; 7. Prosecutorial Misconduct: the Abuse of Power and Discretion ; 8. Prosecutorial Ethnics ; 9. Prosecutorial Responsibility ; 10. Prospects for Reform ; Afterword ; Notes

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Book SynopsisAppellate judges wield enormous influence in the United States. Their decisions define the scope of legislative and executive power, adjudicate relationships between the federal government and the states, and determine the breadth of individuals'' rights and liberties. But, compared to their colleagues on trial courts, they face a significant constraint on their power: their colleagues.The Elevator Effect: Contact and Collegiality in the American Judiciary presents a comprehensive, first of its kind examination of the importance of interpersonal relationships among judges for judicial decision-making and legal development. Regarding decision-making, the authors demonstrate that more frequent interpersonal contact among judges diminishes the role of ideology in judicial decision-making to the point where it is both substantively and statistically imperceptible. This finding stands in stark contrast to judicial decision-making accounts that present ideology as an unwavering determinant of judicial choice. With regard to legal development, the book shows that collegiality affects both the language that judges use to express their disagreement with one another and the precedents they choose to support their arguments. Thus, the overriding argument of The Elevator Effect is that collegiality affects nearly every aspect of judicial behavior. The authors draw on an impressive and unique original collection of data to untangle the relationship between judges'' interpersonal relationships and the law they produce. The Elevator Effect presents a clear and highly readable narrative backed by analysis of judicial behavior throughout the U.S. federal judicial hierarchy to demonstrate that the institutional structure in which judges operate substantially tempers judicial behavior. Written in a broad and accessible style, this book will captivate students across a range of disciplines, such as law, political sciences, and empirical legal studies, and also policymakers and the public.Trade ReviewAlthough judges often stress the meaningful role of collegiality in the decision-making process, scholars just as often denigrate it. Until now. Using original and unique data, The Elevator Effect demonstrates that collegiality reduces the role of ideology in judging and influences the language of judicial opinions. The results are so persuasive that they ought do more than deter future dismissals of the importance of collegiality; they should encourage research into this crucial aspect of judicial behavior. * Lee Epstein, University Professor of Law & Political Science and Charles L. and Ramona I. Hilliard Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Southern California *A groundbreaking and convincing empirical study showing that political polarization on the courts is not inevitable when conditions for judicial collegiality, in all its forms, are optimized. It is a 'must read' for academics, legal professionals, and policymakers who think about the operation and impact of courts in American society. * Emerson H. Tiller, J. Landis Martin Professor of Law and Business, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law *The Elevator Effect is an important book. The authors make a persuasive argument that collegiality can be a major element in judicial decision making, and their wide-ranging set of empirical studies tells us a great deal about how collegiality shapes judges' choices. * Lawrence Baum, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, The Ohio State University *The Elevator Effect: Contact and Collegiality makes a foundational contribution to the judicial behavior literature. Seamlessly integrating data analysis and interviews, the authors convincingly establish how judges' relationships with one another shape how they reason and decide cases. The Elevator Effect is essential reading for judicial scholars, journalists, and anyone interested in our understanding of how judges write decisions. * Albert H. Yoon, Michael J. Trebilcock Chair in Law & Economics, University of Toronto *The Elevator Effect is an important contribution to our understanding of judicial decisionmaking and the development of legal doctrine in the United States. Using multiple sources of data, Hazelton, Hinkle, and Nelson make a strong case that the interpersonal relationships among judges play a much more important role in influencing judicial behavior than previously appreciated and that this influence is often large in magnitude but contextually dependent. The Elevator Effect is a sophisticated and nuanced account of judging that is essential reading for scholars of judicial behavior. I strongly recommend it. * Kevin Quinn, Professor of Political Science, University of Michigan *In the social sciences, one is increasingly led to believe: if it cannot be put into an equation, it is not in the world. A whole industry studies the effects of ideology on judicial decision-making, while the counterbalancing effect of collegiality gets short shrift. The book beautifully weaves theory, qualitative evidence from interviews, and smartly designed quantitative analysis into a colorful picture of judicial interaction held together by respect and empathy. * Christoph Engel, Professor, Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods *Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Chapter 1: The Missing Link: The Importance of Collegiality for Judicial Behavior Chapter 2: Understanding Collegiality Chapter 3: Interpersonal Contact and Publicizing Disagreement Chapter 4: Why Does Collegiality Matter? Chapter 5: The Supreme Court: From the Boarding House to the Marble Temple Chapter 6: The Lunchroom Politics of Intercourt Relations Chapter 7: Collegiality and the Language of Dissent Chapter 8: The Impact of Relationships on the Use of Precedent Chapter 9: Taking Collegiality Seriously in Designing and Studying Courts Bibliography

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Book SynopsisWith contributions from leading authorities, this is the definitive guide to current criminological theory, research, and policy.The Oxford Handbook of Criminology provides a comprehensive collection of chapters covering the core and emerging topics studied on criminology courses, indispensable to students, academics, and professionals alike. 43 chapters written by over 85 leading academics exploring relevant theory, cutting-edge research, policy developments, and current debates, encouraging students to appreciate the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of criminological discourse Includes detailed references to aid further research Chapters updated to reflect recent cases, statistics, and scholarship, as well as significant current events such as Covid-19 and social justice movements. New chapters added presenting research on topical issues including victimology, hate crime, desistance, cybercrime, atrocity crimes, convict criminology, security and smart cities, prison abolitionism,Trade ReviewThe Handbook has long been essential for me, both as a student and a teacher. The new edition is every bit as significant as its predecessors - the updates that have been made are exciting and ensure that it retains its relevance. * Dr Daniel Newman, Reader, Cardiff School of Law, Politics and International Relations *An excellent textbook for any Criminology or Criminal Justice programme, with renowned academics in the field providing depth and critical awareness of theoretical approaches and policy developments for understanding contemporary issues. * Jenny Johnstone, Senior Lecturer, Newcastle Law School *The Oxford Handbook has been a rock-solid institution in our field since its first publication. This new edition showcases its vibrancy with a vision for criminology in the 21st century. * Professor Susanne Karstedt, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University *Leading scholars, riveting research, rousing writing. With many chapters to stretch our thinking, this 7th edition underlines the need for a socially transformative criminology. * Professor Elizabeth Stanley, Institute of Criminology, Te Herenga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand *A definitive guide to scholarship across a wide range of subject areas, including cutting-edge topics like cybercrime research, convict criminology, and border criminology. Highly recommended. * Dr Deirdre Healy, Director of the UCD Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Associate Professor, University College Dublin *The new Handbook, which covers an extraordinary variety of themes, will be invaluable for students and academics alike. * Dr Mark Hayes, Senior Lecturer in Human Sciences, Solent University *Building on the success of previous editions, this new volume provides some of the best and most influential scholarship within British Criminology. An indispensable resource for those studying, researcing or working in the rapidly developing field of Criminology. * Dr Irene Zempi, Associate Professor in Criminology, Nottingham Trent University *Table of Contents0: Alison Liebling, Shadd Maruna, and Lesley McAra: Introduction: Renewing our vision Part I: Conceptions of Crime and Criminology 1: Paul Rock: Sociological theories of crime 2: Nicola Lacey and Lucia Zedner: Criminalization: historical, legal and criminological perspectives 3: Manuel Eisner: Towards a global comparative criminology 4: Susan McVie and Ben Matthews: The changing role of data in crime, criminal justice and criminology 5: Darrick Jolliffe and Katherine M. Auty: Developmental and life-course criminology: an overview 6: Beth Weaver, Hannah Graham, and Shadd Maruna: Turning over a new leaf: desistance research for a new generation 7: Alistair Fraser and Dick Hobbs: Urban criminal collaborations 8: Toby Seddon and Alex Stevens: Drug use, drug problems, and drug control: a political economy perspective 9: Ailbhe O Loughlin and Jill Peay: Mental health, mental disabilities, and crime 10: Mike Hough and Julian V. Roberts: Public opinion, crime, and criminal justice 11: Chris Greer and Eugene McLaughlin: Crime news, trial by media, and scandal hunting Part II: Critical Contemporary Issues 12: Andy Aydin-Aitchison, Mirza Buljubasic, and Barbora Holá: Criminology and atrocity crimes 13: Paolo Campana: Contagion and connections: applying network thinking to violence and organised crime 14: Neil Chakraborti and Amy Clarke: Demystifying hate crime in an age of crises 15: Coretta Phillips, Ben Bowling, and Alpa Parmar: Ethnicities, racism, crime, and criminal justice 16: Adrian Grounds, Maria Ttofi, and Lidia Puigvert: Where is 'victimology' in an era of #MeToo? 17: Michele Burman and Loraine Gelsthorpe: Feminist criminology: inequalities, powerlessness, and justice 18: David Gadd: Domestic violence 19: Jo Phoenix: Prostitution and sex work 20: Belinda Winder and Nick Blagden: Understanding and rehabilitating men with sexual convictions: theory, intervention, and compassion 21: Ben Collier and Alice Hutchings: Cybercrime: a social ecology 22: Michael Levi and Nicholas Lord: White-collar and corporate crime 23: Victoria Canning, Paddy Hillyard, and Steve Tombs: Social harm and zemiology 24: Avi Brisman and Nigel South: Green criminology 25: Keith Hayward and Oliver Smith: Crime and consumer culture Part III: Security, Policing, and Prevention: Visions of Justice 26: Ian Loader, Richard Sparks, Ben Bradford, Ryan Casey, Evi Girling, and Gosia Polanska: Security and everyday life in uncertain times 27: Adam Crawford, Susan Donkin, and Christine A. Weirich: Crime prevention as urban security 28: Ben Bradford and Pete Fussey: Security and smart cities 29: Trevor Jones, Tim Newburn, and Robert Reiner: Policing and the police 30: Martin Innes and Michael Levi: Making and managing terrorism and counter-terrorism: the view from criminology 31: Nicky Padfield and Cyrus Tata: Understanding penal decision-making: courts, sentencing and parole 32: Lesley McAra: Youth justice in an age of uncertainty: principles, performance, and prospects 33: Meredith Rossner: Restorative justice in the twenty-first century: making emotions mainstream 34: Kieran McEvoy, Ron Dudai, and Cheryl Lawther: Punishment, victimhood, and social control: towards a criminology of transitional justice Part IV: Punishment and the Penal State 35: David Garland: The punishment-welfare relationship: history, sociology, and politics 36: Katja Franko: Criminology, punishment, and the state in a globalized society 37: Mary Bosworth: Border criminology and the changing nature of penal power 38: Ben Crewe and Alison Liebling: Reconfiguring and reimagining penal power 39: Gwen Robinson and Fergus McNeill: Punishment in the community: evolution, expansion, and moderation 40: Yvonne Jewkes: Why prison architecture and design matter to our understanding of the limits of punishment and rehabilitation 41: Joe Sim: 'Hounding power into a corner': prison abolitionism in England and Wales 42: Rod Earle, Danica Darley, Bill Davies, David Honeywell, and Ed Schreeche-Powell: Convict criminology without guarantees: proposing hard labour for an unfinished criminology 43: Alison Liebling, Fergus McNeill, and Bethany E. Schmidt: Criminological engagements

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Book SynopsisThe product of an 18 month empirical study which examined the use of restorative justice for hate crime in the United Kingdom, this book draws together theory and practice in order to examine the causes and consequences of hate crime victimisation. Hate Crime and Restorative Justice: Exploring Causes, Repairing Harms also identifies the key process variables within restorative practice that can help to repair the harms of hatred. In doing so, it challenges commonly held conceptions of both ''hate crime'' and ''restorative justice'' through its use of qualitative research of restorative interventions across the UK. The study''s findings provide original data on the contextual variables that are intrinsic to both the cause and effect of hate-motivated offences, revealing complex socio-cultural and socio-economic factors that are fundamental, both to our understanding of hate crime and to how such incidents can be best resolved. Through meticulous analysis and discussion, the book also provides new information on how restorative processes can be used to repair the harms of hate and challenge the prejudices which give rise to hate-motivated conflicts. The issue of group identity and cultural ''difference'' amongst participants of restorative justice is explored and examined through the use of detailed case studies, allowing assessment of whether dialogical barriers to reconciliation can limit the success of restorative processes. In particular, the notion of ''community'', a fundamental concept of restorative justice theory and practice, is reconceptualised by exploring both its healing and harming features. Utilising data from the first study of its kind, Hate Crime and Restorative Justice draws together theoretical assumptions about restorative philosophy and empirical evidence of its use for hate crime to offer a more holistic understanding of how restorative justice can help repair the harms caused by processes of hate, while simultaneously challenging the identity-based prejudices that continue to pervade our multicultural communities.Trade ReviewThe book is a must read for anyone with an interest in dialogue based approaches to conflicts with a power element . . . This book presents original findings while combining them with the limited literature on the matter to alert reformists that restorative justice is not easy, and that appropriate training, safeguards and processes must be in place. * Theo Gavrielides, Internet Journal of Restorative Justice *This book provides a thought-provoking theoretical basis and empirical justification for a restorative, rather than retributive, response, as well as case histories and practical information, useful to anyone planning a service to tackle this kind of harmful or criminal behaviour. * Martin Wright, The Howard Journal of Criminal Justice *Table of Contents1. Conceptualising hate Crime for restorative justice ; 2. Conceptualising restorative justice for hate crime ; 3. The harms of hate crime: from structural disadvantage to individual identity ; 4. Repairing the harms of everyday hate crime: exploring community mediation and the views of restorative practitioners ; 5. Restorative policing and hate crime ; 6. Secondary victimisation, state participation and the importance of multi-agency partnerships ; 7. The perils of 'community' in restorative justice: from theory to practice ; 8. Humanising 'difference' and challenging prejudice through restorative dialogue ; Conclusion: Uncovering hidden truths

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Book SynopsisThe Oxford Handbook of Organized Crime provides an informed, authoritative, and comprehensive overview of current knowledge about the nature and effects of the principal forms of organized crime, as well as the type and effectiveness of efforts to prevent and control them. Reflecting the transnational dimensions of criminal organizations and their activities, and the growing role of international organizations reacting to organized crime, The Handbook takes a global perspective with first-rate contributions from around the world covering the main regions and countries in which organized crime activity is at its greatest. It is divided into four sections: concepts and research methods, actors and interactions, markets and activities, and, finally, national and international policies to fight criminal organizations. While there are a number of organized crime texts available, none delivers a systematic, high-quality and truly global approach to the topic as is available in The Oxford HanTrade ReviewThis is a very useful collection, deftly edited by Letizia Paoli, which includes as many authors and perspectives as the fields of knowledge and discussion it covers ... Thanks to its user-friendly structure, the book is of smooth consultation for those interested in specific themes within the subject area. * Vincenzo Ruggiero, Trends in Organised Crime *The authors demonstrate on research and empirical evidence, the nature, scope and impact organised crime has across societies in all parts of the world, and that globalisation and open market economics are drivers for organised crime. Policy makers and indeed practitioners in the field seeking to tackle this epidemic would find this book an invaluable and insightful tool. * David J Dickson, Journal of the Law Society of Scotland *Table of ContentsList of Contributors ; Introduction ; Letizia Paoli ; Part I. Concept, Theories, History and Research Methods ; 1. Organized Crime: A Contested Concept ; Letizia Paoli and Tom Van der Beken ; 2. Theoretical Perspectives on Organized Crime ; Edward R. Kleemans ; 3. Searching for Organized Crime in History ; Cyrille Fijnaut ; 4. How to Research Organized Crime ; Dick Hobbs and Georgios A. Antonopoulos ; Part II. Actors and Interactions ; 5. The Italian Mafia ; Letizia Paoli ; 6. The Italian-American Mafia ; Jay Albanese ; 7. Russian Mafia: Rise and Extincion ; Vadim Volkov ; 8. Organized Crime in Colombia: The Actors Running the Illegal Drug Industry ; Francisco E. Thoumi ; 9. Mexican Drug Cartels ; Monica Medel and Francisco E. Thoumi ; 10. Chinese Organized Crime ; Ko Lin-Chin and Min Liu ; 11. The Japanese Yakuza ; Peter Hill ; 12. West African Organized Crime ; Phil Willliams ; 13. Gangs: Another Form of Organized Crime? ; Scott H. Decker and David C. Pyrooz ; 14. Opportunistic Structures of Organized Crime ; Martin Bouchard and Carlo Morselli ; 15. Organizing Crime: The State as Agent ; Susanne Karstedt ; 16. The Social Embeddedness of Organized Crime ; Henk van de Bunt, Dina Siegel, and Damian Zaitch ; Part III. Markets and Activities ; 17. Protection and Extortion ; Federico Varese ; 18. Drug Markets and Organized Crime ; Peter Reuter ; 19. Human Smuggling, Human Trafficking, and Exploitation in the Sex Industry ; Edward R. Kleemans and Monika Smit ; 20. Illegal Gambling ; Toine Spapens ; 21. Money Laundering ; Michael Levi ; 22. Arms Trafficking ; Andrew Feinstein and Paul Holden ; 23. Organized Fraud ; Michael Levi ; 24. Cyber Crime ; Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo and Peter Grabosky ; 25. The Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources ; Tim Boekhout van Solinge ; Part IV. Policies to Control Organized Crime ; 26. Organized Crime Control in the United States of America ; James B. Jacobs and Elizabeth A. Dondlinger ; 27. U.S. Organized Crime Control Policies Exported Abroad ; Margaret Beare and Michael Woodiwiss ; 28. European Union Organized Crime Control Policies ; Cyrille Fijnaut ; 29. The Fight against the Mafia in Italy ; Antonio La Spina ; 30. Organized Crime Control in Australia and New Zealand ; Julie Ayling and Rod Broadhurst ; 31. Organized Crime Control in Asia: Examples from India, China and the Golden Triangle ; Rod Broadhurst and Nicholas Farrelly ; 32. Finance-Oriented Strategies of Organized Crime Control ; Michael Kilchling ; Index

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Book SynopsisIn 2003, an FBI-led task force known as Operation Fly Trap attempted to dismantle a significant drug network in two Bloods-controlled, African American neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The operation would soon be considered an enormous success. The author questions both the success of this operation and the methods used to conduct it.Trade Review"I thoroughly enjoyed reading Operation Fly Trap. The dramatis personae are treated as human beings, and the reader gets a chance to look at them in the flesh: loving, betrayed, strung out, anxious, and more. The book marries the real conditions of poverty, racism, and war with the day-to-day lives of victims and offenders. This is first-class ethnography." -John Hagedorn, University of Illinois at Chicago"

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Book SynopsisIn 2003, an FBI-led task force known as Operation Fly Trap attempted to dismantle a significant drug network in two Bloods-controlled, African American neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The operation would soon be considered an enormous success. The author questions both the success of this operation and the methods used to conduct it.Trade Review"I thoroughly enjoyed reading Operation Fly Trap. The dramatis personae are treated as human beings, and the reader gets a chance to look at them in the flesh: loving, betrayed, strung out, anxious, and more. The book marries the real conditions of poverty, racism, and war with the day-to-day lives of victims and offenders. This is first-class ethnography." -John Hagedorn, University of Illinois at Chicago"

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Book SynopsisThis book sets an agenda for the development of historical approaches to criminology. It defines historical criminology', explores its characteristic strengths and limitations, and considers its potential to enhance, revise and fundamentally challenge dominant modes of thinking about crime and social responses to crime. It considers the following questions: What is historical criminology? What does thinking historically about crime and justice entail? How is historical criminology currently practised? What are the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to historical criminology? How can historical criminology reshape understandings of crime and social responses to crime? How does thinking historically bear upon major theoretical, conceptual and methodological questions in criminological research? What does thinking historically have to offer criminological scholarship more brTrade ReviewWhat does it mean to do ‘historical criminology’? To put time – and therefore change, events, flows and durations – at the centre of criminological inquiry? What are the exemplary texts that have pursued that approach? And how does that enterprise fit into the larger disciplines of ‘criminology’ and ‘history’? These questions motivate this lively, engaging, important new book: the first to organize and reflect upon a field of research that is as diverse as it is interesting. ---David Garland, New York University The past is a foreign country, and this book is a perfect companion to navigate its unknown terrain, avoid data minefields and find the treasures awaiting the criminologist. Historical Criminology invites us to cross borders between the past, present and the future. The authors present a novel approach to connecting the past and present of crime and justice, which will have a decisive impact on the field. A book for all criminologists who know that the past never lasts but the future is forever. ---Susanne Karstedt, Griffith University Historical Criminology demands criminologists of all persuasions ask themselves: what do they mean when they talk of the past, present, and future? Its aim is to decentre the presentism that so hampers criminological thinking. It does this extremely well. To be clear: Historical Criminology is not setting out another subfield of criminology. This book asks us all to reflect upon how we think about the process of time and in so doing will be essential reading for anyone claiming to be thinking criminologically. ---Sandra Walklate, University of Liverpool & Monash University 'What does it mean to do "historical criminology"? To put time – and therefore change, events, flows and durations – at the centre of criminological inquiry? What are the exemplary texts that have pursued that approach? And how does that enterprise fit into the larger disciplines of "criminology" and "history"? These questions motivate this lively, engaging, important new book: the first to organize and reflect upon a field of research that is as diverse as it is interesting.' David Garland, New York University 'The past is a foreign country, and this book is a perfect companion to navigate its unknown terrain, avoid data minefields and find the treasures awaiting the criminologist. Historical Criminology invites us to cross borders between the past, present and the future. The authors present a novel approach to connecting the past and present of crime and justice, which will have a decisive impact on the field. A book for all criminologists who know that the past never lasts but the future is forever.' Susanne Karstedt, Griffith University 'Historical Criminology demands criminologists of all persuasions ask themselves: what do they mean when they talk of the past, present, and future? Its aim is to decentre the presentism that so hampers criminological thinking. It does this extremely well. To be clear: Historical Criminology is not setting out another subfield of criminology. This book asks us all to reflect upon how we think about the process of time and in so doing will be essential reading for anyone claiming to be thinking criminologically.' Sandra Walklate, University of Liverpool & Monash University Table of ContentsIntroduction 1.Historical thinking 2.Time and method 3.Theory and concepts 4.Pasts and futures Conclusion: Ten points of historical criminology

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Book SynopsisCrime Scene Investigation offers an innovative approach to learning about crime scene investigation, taking the reader from the first response on the crime scene to documenting crime scene evidence and preparing evidence for courtroom presentation. It includes topics not normally covered in other texts, such as forensic anthropology and pathology, entomology, arson and explosives, and the electronic crime scene. Numerous photographs and illustrations complement text material, and a chapter-by-chapter fictional narrative also provides the reader with a qualitative dimension of the crime scene experience.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: The CSI and Forensic InvestigationChapter 2. The First Response and Scene Search Chapter 3. Documenting the Crime Scene: Photography, Videography, and SketchingChapter 4. Fingerprints and PalmprintsChapter 5. Trace and Impression EvidenceChapter 6. Bodily Fluid EvidenceChapter 7. Blood Spatter Evidence Chapter 8. Firearms and Toolmark Evidence Chapter 9. Arson and ExplosivesChapter 10. The Electronic Crime Scene Chapter 11. Documentary EvidenceChapter 12. Motor Vehicles as Crime ScenesChapter 13. Death Investigation Chapter 14. Forensic Anthropology, Odontology, and EntomologyChapter 15. Documenting the Actions of the CSI and Presenting Facts in CourtCrime Scene Supply ChecklistGlossary

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Book SynopsisFully updated, the sixth edition of International Human Rights examines the ways in which states and other international actors have addressed human rights since the end of World War II. This unique textbook features substantial attention to theory, history, international and regional institutions, and the role of transnational actors in the protection and promotion of human rights. Its purpose is to explore the difficult and contentious politics of human rights, and how those political dimensions have been addressed at the national, regional, and especially international levels.Key features include: substantially revised throughout, including new material on LGBTQ rights in Africa, Indigenous peoples' rights in Guatemala, the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar, and a new chapter on human rights and development; in-text features such as discussion questions, suggested readings, case studies, and problems to promote classroom discussion Trade Review"The newest version of this splendid survey of the principles and practice of human rights is an essential reference for human rights pedagogy and scholarship. It is thorough, thoughtful, and comprehensive, providing a holistic and timely picture of the struggle for human dignity worldwide. The balance between theory, institutions, and coverage of contemporary cases make this book an ideal introduction to human rights." Alison Brysk, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA. "From its inception, International Human Rights has been the gold standard of human rights textbooks. The 6th edition not only provides an update of human rights practices, but it will also actively engage students in the material -- and the world around them." Mark Gibney, University of North Carolina Asheville, USA. "The newest version of this splendid survey of the principles and practice of human rights is an essential reference for human rights pedagogy and scholarship. It is thorough, thoughtful, and comprehensive, providing a wholistic and timely picture of the struggle for human dignity worldwide. The balance between theory, institutions, and coverage of contemporary cases make this book an ideal introduction to human rights." Alison Brysk, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA "From its inception, International Human Rights has been the gold standard of human rights textbooks. The 6th edition not only provides an update of human rights practices, but it will also actively engage students in the material – and the world around them." Mark Gibney, University of North Carolina Asheville, USA Table of ContentsPart I: History and Theory 1. Human Rights in Global Politics: Historical Perspective 2. Theories of Human Rights 3. The Relative Universality of Human Rights 4. The Unity of Human Rights Part II: Multilateral, Bilateral, and Transnational Action 5. Global Multilateral Mechanisms 6. Regional Human Rights Regimes 7. Human Rights and Foreign Policy 8. Human Rights in American Foreign Policy 9. Transnational Human Rights Advocacy Part III: Contemporary Issues 10. Humanitarian Intervention 11. Globalization, the State, and Human Rights 12. Human Rights and Development 13. (Counter-)Terrorism and Human Rights 14. What Has Been Achieved? And How Much is Left to be Done? Appendix: Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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Book SynopsisSexual violence, in all its forms, is a crime for which anecdotal accounts and scholarly reports suggest victims in their great majority do not receive adequate justice' or redress. The theory and practice of restorative justice is rapidly developing and offers some well-argued new avenues for dealings with crime in general. It has the potential to be extended to cases of sexual violence and a number of small scale programmes are already underway across the world. Restorative Responses to Sexual Violence examines this innovative justice paradigm in more depth in the particular context of sexual trauma and violence in order to establish the empirical realities of restorative justice approaches in cases of sexual violence, and considers how such approaches could be developed adequately in the future. This book is divided into two parts, each representing a key area of research and practice: theoretical and conceptual frameworks, and justice and therapeutic perspectives.<Trade Review"This is a brave edited collection. The juxtaposition of restorative justice with sexual violence is an emotive topic and this collection faces the problems and the possibilities inherent in doing so with care, craft and thought. It brings together international expertise and will be of interest to an international audience. The editors are to be congratulated for putting such a valuable collection together that deserves to be read by a wide audience of practitioners, researchers and academics."Sandra Walklate, Eleanor Rathbone Chair of Sociology, University of Liverpool, Professor of Criminology, Monash University, Australia, and Adjunct Professor School of Justice, Queensland University of Technology, Australia"This important book represents a major step forward in understanding the harms of sexual assault and the profound needs that survivors have in its aftermath. Presenting research from around the world, the authors examine how restorative justice may both meet and fail to meet these needs. In my view, this remarkable collection will guide work on this topic for many years to come."James Ptacek, Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology, Suffolk University, USATable of ContentsRestorative responses to sexual violence: an introduction, Estelle Zinsstag and Marie Keenan Part I: Theoretical and conceptual frameworks 1. Repairing the harms of rape of women through restorative justice, Nikki Godden-Rasul 2. Towards integrative frameworks for addressing sexual violence: feminist, abolitionist, social harm and restorative perspectives, Brunilda Pali 3. Criminal justice, restorative justice, sexual violence and the rule of law, Marie Keenan 4. Wartime sexual violence and conventional and restorative justice responses: the potential of a ‘blended approach’ within transitional justice, Estelle Zinsstag and Virginie Busck-Nielsen 5. Restorative justice and the dual role problem confronting practitioners, Tony Ward 6. Sexual violence and victims’ justice interests, Kathleen Daly Part II: Justice and therapeutic perspectives 7. Sibling sexual violence and victims’ justice interests: a comparison of youth conferencing and judicial sentencing, Kathleen Daly and Dannielle Wade 8. Seeking justice for survivors of sexual violence: recognition, voice and consequences, Clare McGlynn, Julia Downes and Nicole Westmarland 9. Achieving justice outcomes: participants of Project Restore’s restorative processes, Shirley Jülich and Fiona Landon 10. The RESTORE Program for sex crimes: differentiating therapeutic jurisprudence from restorative justice with therapeutic components, Elise C. Lopez and Mary P. Koss 11. Responsibility, care and harm: the involvement of the community in cases of child sexual abuse – a reflection from the practice experience of the Belgian mediation service Alba, Miriam Beck, Daniela Bolívar and Bie Vanseveren 12. On the relationship between restorative justice and therapy in cases of sexual violence, Gunda Woessner 13 Circles of support and accountability: survivors as volunteers and the restorative potential, Nadia Wager and Chris Wilson 14. Towards a better understanding of justice: concluding thoughts on restorative responses to sexual violence, Marie Keenan, Estelle Zinsstag and Ivo Aertsen

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Book SynopsisSocial Work Practice in the Criminal Justice System presents an overview of the criminal justice system for social workers, exploring the networks and institutions which comprise it. Integrating social work ethics and a commitment to social justice, this textbook explores social work practice roles to address social problems within the criminal justice system and promotes the development of knowledge, skills, and critical reflection in this increasingly important area of practice. In addition to covering the four key areas for social work practice â law enforcement, courts, corrections, and legislation, it covers police social work and forensic social work. This second edition has been updated to include: The opioid crisis and opioid courts Separate chapters describing special populations and contemporary issues in the criminal justice system Expanded criminal justice perspectives and theoretical framewTrade Review"In his timely update of this pathbreaking book – a first for the social work profession – Patterson has broadened his lens to examine the complex intersection between the criminal justice system and challenges faced by veterans, LGBTQ persons, and people who struggle with opioid addiction. Patterson also has keen insights to share about current and emerging controversies related to bail reform and decarceration, particularly as they pertain to social work's unique mission." - Frederic G. Reamer, Ph.D., Professor, School of Social Work, Rhode Island College "Thank you for writing this much needed book. This book serves as wonderful addition to the preparation of social work professionals in the field of criminal justice and related areas. It provides a foundation for understanding the role of social work in the field of criminal justice as well as the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to be an effective criminal justice social work professional. It is comprehensive, concise, and very easy to read. Significant strengths of the book are the summaries of social work practice implications and the applications of evidence-based practice principles." - Dr. Valtreasa Tolliver-Cook, Associate Professor of Social Work, Alcorn State University "Social Work Practice in the Criminal Justice System, 2nd edition is a comprehensive and compelling examination of the crucial role that social work plays within the forensic realm. This edition includes critical updates on evolving areas of practice and is a vital resource for social work professionals at all levels from students to seasoned practitioners and everyone in between. A must-read!" - E. Jean-Marie Catlett, LMSW, Forensic Social Worker Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: Introduction to the U.S. criminal justice system; Chapter 2: Legislation and the criminal justice system; Chapter 3: Law enforcement; Chapter 4: The court system; Chapter 5: Corrections; Chapter 6: Criminal justice reforms and alternative programs; Chapter 7: Special populations in the criminal justice system; Chapter 8: Contemporary issues in the criminal justice system; Chapter 9: Social work practice in the criminal justice system; Chapter 10: Evidence-based practices in the criminal justice system; Chapter 11: The future of social work practice in the criminal justice system; Resources

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Book SynopsisFifty years ago, David Matza wrote Delinquency and Drift, challenging the ways people thought about the development of criminals. Today, Delinquency and Drift Revisited reminds criminologists that they ignore Matzaâs writings at their own intellectual peril. Matzaâs work shows his insights on a range of core criminological issues, such as: the complex nature of culture and its connection to criminality; the extent to which rule-breakers are truly different from the rest of us; the importance of focusing on human agency in understanding the subjective side of offending; the interaction of propensity and peer influences in criminal involvement; the role of the state in signifying individuals as deviant and entrapping them in criminal roles; and the processes that lead offenders to desist from crime. This volume was not written to pay homage to Matza, but to show how his ideas remain relevant to criminology today by continuing to question conventional wisdomTrade ReviewLittle did I expect in 1964 that Delinquency and Drift would remain an important work more than half a century later. It is heartening that the ideas expressed continue to have relevance for today's study of crime and delinquency. I enjoyed reading the volume, and I hope others will as well. —David Matza, Professor Emeritus, University of California, BerkeleyFor those unfamiliar with David Matza’s work, this thoughtful collection serves as an essential introduction. For those who know his work—or think they do—it serves as a reminder of how important Matza’s contribution has been. This is a timely and welcome exploration of the work of one of the most enduring criminologists of our time. —Elliot Currie, Professor, University of California, IrvineThe aptly titled volume Delinquency and Drift Revisited: The Criminology of David Matza and Beyond is a remarkable tribute to the importance of the work of David Matza to both the development and future of the conceptualization of deviance and crime. While many festschrifts glorify the past and emphasize the contributions of a scholar’s work to the present, the essays in this volume provide a framework for innovative future research in diverse areas based on Matza’s insights.—Marvin Krohn, Professor, University of Florida Table of ContentsContentsPrefacePart I. Origins1. David Matza—Criminologist: With New Reflections from David MatzaThomas G. Blomberg2. Delinquency and Drift: Challenging Criminology Then and NowTravis C. PrattPart II. Techniques of Neutralization3. Techniques of Neutralization [reprint]Gresham M. Sykes and David Matza4. The Current Status of Neutralization TheoryShadd Maruna and Heith CopesPart III. Subterranean Values5. Juvenile Delinquency and Subterranean Values [reprint]David Matza and Gresham M. Sykes6. Juvenile Delinquency and Subterranean Values RevisitedTimothy Brezina and Robert Agnew7. White-Collar Crime and Subterranean ValuesMichael L. Benson and Francis T. CullenPart IV. Delinquency and Drift8. Cognitions and Crime: Matza’s Ideas in Classic and Contemporary ContextPeggy C. Giordano and Jennifer Copp 9. Drifting Out of Crime: Criminal Careers, Maturational Reform, and DesistanceChristoffer Carlsson Part V. Becoming Deviant10. Revisiting Matza’s Concepts of Affinity and Affiliation: Lessons for the Study of Peer Influences in CriminologyJean Marie McGloin and Kyle J. Thomas11. Signification: The State as a Source of CrimeDaniel P. Mears and Cheryl Lero Jonson

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Book SynopsisThis book considers the ethics and politics of state apologies made to Indigenous peoples.The prevalent tendency to treat an apology as a speech act has maintained the focus on the state leader making the apology and not on the victims' claims. This book demonstrates the inherent shortcomings of this approach through an examination of apologies delivered to Indigenous peoples in Australia and Canada. Contrasting the texts of these apologies with Indigenous peoples'' responses, the book developsan understanding of apology as a relational process. This involves engaging Indigenous peoples in dialogue, the aim of which would be to address past injuries by fulfilling the apology''s transformative promise of ''never again'' to Indigenous peoples'' satisfaction. The book concludes byexamining more recent developments in Australia and Canada that highlight the continuing need for government accountability to fulfil this promise and ensure Indigenous people''s rights and interests ar

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Book SynopsisThis book offers an applied approach to criminology suitable for prospective police officers. It covers the fundamentals of criminological knowledge, theory and research, and their relevance to policing. The book is split into two parts, the first introducing the basics of criminology, and the second connecting criminological research to police practice. It focuses on the principles of evidence-based practice and encourages students to think critically about the issues covered. Core content includes the following: A history of policing in England and Wales, through a criminological lens. An overview of the literature on police culture, bias and discretion. A review of the challenges of applying criminological insights to policing, and the impact of the College of Policing code of ethics on police practice. An exploration of the challenges of contemporary policing, including complex crime, transnational investigationTrade ReviewThe delivery of policing in any democratic society presents a critical test of those democratic systems and civic institutions that seek to provide security for citizens and to protect those who are vulnerable or marginalised. Criminology for the Police is the first book to interrogate this enduring tension and competing interpretations of the relationship between crime and policing in the context of the College of Policing’s Police Education Qualifications Framework. The book introduces key ideas and concepts that underpin our understanding of crime as well as the design and delivery of twenty-first century policing and assesses their implications for those tasked with front-line policing. The book also outlines the growing importance of data and knowledge generation to the contemporary policing landscape and introduces readers to the basic skills required to use research and data to understand dynamic and complex challenges and improve the delivery of policing. Baroness Helena Kennedy The relationship between academic and policing is not new, but the introduction of the PEQF is a game changer and thousands of new recruits into the police are already finding themselves engaged in academic studies of policing that they might not have expected to be part of their role. This book helps these officers navigate their way through various theories and concepts by drawing out the different ways in which criminology informs our understanding of policing. Importantly, the authors remind us that criminology encompasses a diverse range of perspectives, and they focus on making the appropriate links between different criminological voices and the relevant aspects of policing. Dominic Wood Head of the School of Law, Policing and Social Sciences at Canterbury Christchurch University 'The delivery of policing in any democratic society presents a critical test of those democratic systems and civic institutions that seek to provide security for citizens and to protect those who are vulnerable or marginalised. Criminology for the Police is the first book to interrogate this enduring tension and competing interpretations of the relationship between crime and policing in the context of the College of Policing’s Police Education Qualifications Framework. The book introduces key ideas and concepts that underpin our understanding of crime as well as the design and delivery of twenty-first century policing and assesses their implications for those tasked with front-line policing. The book also outlines the growing importance of data and knowledge generation to the contemporary policing landscape and introduces readers to the basic skills required to use research and data to understand dynamic and complex challenges and improve the delivery of policing.'Baroness Helena Kennedy 'The relationship between academic and policing is not new, but the introduction of the PEQF is a game changer and thousands of new recruits into the police are already finding themselves engaged in academic studies of policing that they might not have expected to be part of their role. This book helps these officers navigate their way through various theories and concepts by drawing out the different ways in which criminology informs our understanding of policing. Importantly, the authors remind us that criminology encompasses a diverse range of perspectives, and they focus on making the appropriate links between different criminological voices and the relevant aspects of policing.'Dominic Wood Head of the School of Law, Policing and Social Sciences at Canterbury Christchurch University Table of Contents1.A Criminology for the Police? 2.Disciplinary Criminology and the Police 3.Criminology for the Police 4.Policing Strategies 5.From Police Culture to Policing Vulnerability 6.Problem-Solving for Police Officers 7.The Evolution of Evidence-Based Policing 8.Doing Research on Crime and Policing 9.Doing Your Own Research 10.Conclusion

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Book SynopsisAlthough there is plentiful research on the impact of marriage, employment and the military on desistance from criminal behaviour in the lives of men, far less is known about the factors most important to women's desistance. Imprisoned women are far more likely than their male counterparts to be the primary caretakers of children before their incarceration, and are far more likely to intend to reunify with their children upon their release from incarceration. This book focuses on the role of mothering in women's desistance from criminal behaviour.Drawing on original research, this book explores the nature of mothering during incarceration, how mothers maintain a relationship with their children from behind bars and the ways in which mothering makes desistance more or less likely after incarceration. It outlines the ways in which race, gender, class, nationality, sexuality, gender identity, and other characteristics affect mothering and desistance, and explores the tTrade Review"Venezia Michalsen's new book Mothering and Desistance is a wonderful, impressive and moving study of the overlooked question of the conditions under which women desist from crime. Going back to Shadd Maruna's classic work Making Good, Michalsen correctly points out that men's desistance has been researched far more often than women's -- even though her data show that women are growing worldwide, and disproportionately in the United States, as a percentage of incarcerated populations. Her research is impressive insofar as Mothering and Desistance is based on interviews with close to 100 women; it persuasively shows that a large proportion of formerly incarcerated women are mothers, and that motherhood is a huge contributing factor influencing women's desistance. Michalsen's book is uniquely researched and well-framed, and will be a highly cited study on this topic. I am excited about this book's publication and would use it immediately in my classes on criminology, deviance, gender and crime and the sociology of punishment." - Lynn Chancer, former co-editor of Theoretical Criminology"Dr Michalsen's book is both important and makes a valuable contribution to the literature in number of ways. First, she pulls together a remarkable amount of research and descriptive work to paint a very detailed and compelling global picture on the current state of incarcerated women. Second, her concentration on desistance (and especially the specific dynamic between mothers and their children) as opposed to the more narrow, less nuanced but more commonly used measure of recidivism reduction makes this a significant addition to the criminological literature on desistance. Finally, her policy suggestions in her "what is to be done" section is much stronger than the versions in most academic criminological work. Her experience as a practitioner in the Women's Prison Association as well as her current academic research combine to make this a strong conclusion."- Michael Jacobson, Executive Director of the CUNY Institute for State and Local Governance"Made for men, justice systems instinctively ignore the existence of motherhood. This carries heavy implications not only for incarcerated mothers, but for the children and communities to whom they eventually return. Dr Michalsen's work brilliantly illuminates these issues, domestically and globally, pulling together the experiences of moms in the system (in their own words), the ramifications for their desistence, and the policy responses that are necessary to fix the problem."- Francesca Laguardia, Associate Professor of Justice Studies, Montclair State UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction, 1. Incarcerated women and mothers around the world, 2. Methods and theory, 3. Women and mothers coming home, 4. Mothering, desistance, and redemption, 5. The way forward

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Book SynopsisWhat is evidence-based policing and how is it done? This book provides an answer to both questions, offering an introduction for undergraduate students and a hands-on guide for police officers wanting to know how to put principles into practice. It serves as a gentle introduction to the terminology, ideas, and scientific methods associated with evidence-based policy, and outlines some of the existing policing applications. A couple of introductory chapters summarize evidence-based policy and its goals and origins. The core of the book eases the reader through a range of practical chapters that answer questions many people have about evidence-based practice in policing. What does good science look like? How do I find reliable research? How do I evaluate research? What is a hypothesis? How do randomized experiments work? These chapters not only provide a practical guide to reading and using existing research, but also a roadmap for readers wanting to start their own research pTrade ReviewEvidence-based policing must engage a wider audience, including students and police officers new to the subject. Jerry Ratcliffe’s accessible and practical book is an ideal introduction. It not only shows why EBP is so important, but also how to do policing with better evidence for better results. If every police officer could master the content of this book, the world would be a safer place. Lawrence W. Sherman, Cambridge University and Honorary President, Society for Evidence-Based PolicingAs a police practitioner who understands the complexity of evidence-based policing, I highly recommend Jerry’s new book which breaks it down into manageable bite-size chunks. With simple figures, insightful callouts, flowcharts, and short, easy-to-read chapters, this is the perfect guide to this emerging paradigm.Renée Mitchell, Police Sergeant (Sacramento PD retd.) and President of the American Society of Evidence-Based PolicingPolice leaders who are interested in understanding the knowledge base of their profession need this book. It helps executives make smart, informed decisions about new plans, programs, and initiatives they may be considering. It also gives leaders the information necessary to collaborate with academics on research projects that will benefit their agencies and the profession.John Hall, Deputy Inspector, New York City Police Department and NIJ LEADS scholarThis book breaks down and practically explains evidence-based policing. Not only is it a useful guide for police officers wanting to understand if their strategies, tactics, or policies are having the desired impact, it should be used by researchers wanting to work with police to better understand evidence-based policing. Mike Newman, Detective Inspector, Queensland Police Service, AustraliaTable of Contents1. What is evidence-based policing? 2. What are the origins of evidence-based policy? 3. What does good science look like? 4. What is the scientific method? 5. How do you identify a specific problem? 6. How do you find reliable research? 7. How do you evaluate policy research? 8. How do you develop a hypothesis and research question? 9. What are some core research concepts? 10. How do you make research methodology choices? 11. How do randomized experiments work? 12. How do you design a powerful experiment? 13. How do you know if an intervention is significant? 14. Where do you publish results? 15. What are the challenges with evidence-based policing? 16. What is next for evidence-based policing?

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Book SynopsisHonour based violence and abuse manifests itself in different forms, and this book offers a comprehensive understanding of this phenomenon. This book argues that the limits of honour crimes must be defined more widely so that they include conducts and behaviours that originate from the patriarchal notion of honour, such as honour based oppression and breast ironing. The book provides a critical analysis and synthesis of the law in England and Wales and in the international human rights sphere. The relevant domestic legislation and cases are examined to reflect on whether adequate protection is provided for the victims and potential victims of honour based violence and abuse. Since honour based violence is a violation of human rights, the relevant international human rights law is examined to illustrate the perception of such crimes in the international arena. The effectiveness of any remedy for victims of honour based violence and abuse depends on its capability to change deep rooted behaviours in communities with honour based patriarchal values. This book argues that the law does not provide the effective impact required, in part due to patriarchal structures, and that more efforts should be dedicated to changes in education. It is held that there is a need for an educational programme that is especially designed to tackle violence and promote gender equality. The book will be essential reading for academics, researchers and policy-makers working in the areas of Human Rights Law, Criminal Law and Gender Studies.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION CHAPTER ONE: Theoretical Background CHAPTER TWO: Honour Based Oppression CHAPTER THREE: Female Body Mutilation CHAPTER FOUR: Forced Marriage CHAPTER FIVE: Honour Killing CONCLUSION

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Book SynopsisAlcohol, Crime and Public Health explores the issue of drinking in the criminal justice system, providing an overview of the topic from both a criminal justice and a public health perspective. The majority of prisoners in the UK (70%) have an alcohol use disorder, and evidence tells us that risky drinking is high amongst those in contact with all areas of the criminal justice system. Uniquely, this book brings both a criminal justice and a public health perspective to the topic. The book opens by exploring the levels of crime attributed to alcohol, the policy context of alcohol and crime, and the prevalence of risky alcohol consumption in the criminal justice system. The following chapters examine risky drinking amongst men, women and young people in the criminal justice system. The final chapters look at the efficacy of psychosocial interventions for risky drinking in the criminal justice system, and look forward to how researchers and practitioners can work together to prTable of ContentsCHAPTER 1 - What do we mean by public health, criminal justice and alcohol use disorders?CHAPTER 2 - The policy context of alcohol and crimeCHAPTER 3 - Prevalence of risky alcohol consumption amongst adults in the criminal justice CHAPTER 4 - Risky drinking amongst men in the criminal justice systemCHAPTER 5 - Risky drinking amongst women in the criminal justice systemCHAPTER 6 - Risky drinking and brief interventions for young people in the criminal justice systemCHAPTER 7 - The efficacy of psychosocial brief alcohol interventions for risky drinkers in the criminal justice systemCHAPTER 8 - The way forward: researchers and practitioners working in a co-productive way to produce research in the criminal justice system

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Book SynopsisSince the publication of the first edition of 'Hate Crime' in 2005, interest in this subject as a scholarly and political domain has grown considerably both in Britain and North America, but significantly also in many other parts of the world. As such, this second edition fully revises and updates the content of the first, but within a broader international context. Building on the success of the first edition, this accessible, cross-disciplinary text also includes a wider range of international issues, and addresses new and emerging areas of concern within the field. The book will be of particular interest to academics, undergraduate and postgraduate students, criminal justice practitioners, and policy-makers working within the area of hate crime and related fields of crime, social justice, and diversity. It will also be of value to others who may hold a more general interest in what is undoubtedly a rapidly evolving and increasingly important area of contemporary and globalTrade ReviewThis welcome new addition to the hate crime literature has the same accessible and engaging feel of the first edition but has been updated to take account of important developments in scholarship and policy. I’d encourage anyone with an interest in this field to buy a copy.Neil Chakraborti, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, University of Leicester, UK.Nathan Hall’s Hate Crime has provided a firm foundation and core resource for hate crime studies in the UK. The second edition of this successful book will equally serve well the next generation of hate crime studies now being built on firm foundations that have been laid.Paul Iganski, Senior Lecturer in Social Justice, University of Lancaster, UK.Table of Contents1. Defining and Conceptualising Hate Crime, 2. The emergence of hate crime as a contemporary socio-legal problem, 3. The International Geography of Hate, 4. Victims and Victimisation, 5. Prejudice and Hatred, 6. Offenders and Offending, 7. Law and Law Enforcement, 8. Challenging Hate and Hate Crime, 9. Questioning the Hate Crime Paradigm, 10. Critical Issues in Hate Crime

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis second edition continues to lead the emergence of criminal justice science from the shadows of other disciplinary domains. The clear specification of the criminal justice intellectual domain coupled with examples of scientific criminal justice studies provide students with cogent illustrations of criminal justice science. Maguire and Duffee delivered a vehicle that provides my students a platform from which to more succinctly imagine a criminal justice science.-Robert Langworthy, Criminal Justice, University of Central FloridaAll too often we look at the criminal justice system by what it produces or how it functions without considering the question of "why." The second edition of Criminal Justice Theory helps address this question by providing a critical scholarly discussion of the need for and the importance of developing and understanding the theoretical lynchpins of the criminal justice system. Ed Maguire and David Duffee have pulled together an outstanding collection of articles that help students and scholars alike traverse the structures, practices and processes that help form the criminal justice system. -Ed Latessa, Professor and Director, Criminal Justice, University of CincinnatiCriminal Justice Theory marks the coming of age of an independent discipline called criminal justice. Criminal justice does not study crime and thus cannot be mistaken for criminology; it is not the vocational subject described in undergraduate textbooks. As the editors lay out in clear prose with discriminating insight, criminal justice is the study of official response to behaviors that government and various agents of social control deem criminal. In other words, criminologists explain crime and criminal behavior, but criminal justice scholars are committed to explain, theorize, and predict the behavior of criminal justice in all its dimensions and multiplicity. This fine text, thoroughly revised and greatly improved in the new edition, is an indispensable resource for anyone teaching a course in criminal justice in the 21st century.-Salahuddin Ayub, Criminal Justice, Philosophy, and Political Science, Chicago State UniversityTable of ContentsPart I THE IDEA OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE THEORY. 1. Why Is Criminal Justice Theory Important? 2. Foundations of Criminal Justice Theory 3. Why Is There So Little Criminal Justice Theory? Neglected Macro- and Micro-Level Links Between Organization and Power. Part II THEORIES OF POLICING 4. Explaining Police Organizations 5. Understanding Variety in Urban Community Policing: An Institutional Theory Approach 6. The "Causes" of Police Brutality: Theory and Evidence on Police Use of Force. Part III THEORIES OF THE COURTS 7. Assessing Blameworthiness and Assigning Punishment: Theoretical Perspectives on Judicial Decision Making 8. Courts and Communities: Toward a Theoretical Synthesis 9. A Qualitative Study of Prosecutors’ Decision Making in Sexual Assault Cases. Part IV THEORIES OF CORRECTIONS 10. A Test of a Turnover Intent Model: The Issue of Correctional Staff Satisfaction and Commitment 11. The Construction of Meaning During Training for Probation and Parole 12. Examining Correctional Resources: A Cross-Sectional Study of the States Part V CONCLUSION 13. Directions for Theory and Theorizing in Criminal Justice

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Book SynopsisOffending Girls challenges simplistic representations of 'bad' girls in the twenty-first century and argues that the interventionist thrust which characterizes the contemporary youth justice system has had a particularly pernicious impact on girls.Trade Review‘At last an intelligent, up to date and comprehensive exposure of the myths surrounding the ‘new offending girl’ and their impact on youth justice practice.Offending Girls: Young Women and Youth Justice is essential reading for all those who are prepared to make the effort to look beyond the headlines of the ‘ladettes’ and the ‘violent girl gangs’ who are now ‘worse than the boys’, Through extensive original research with girls and practitioners, Sharpe uncovers the realities of ‘growing up good’ in the 21st century.’ – John Muncie, Professor of Criminology, The Open University'This book offers a fascinating insight into the lives of girls who have offended and provides an edgy alternative to the usual accounts of female crime that all too frequently ignore the voices of the women themselves. The reader is provided with a background to the offending behaviour of these women and the author attempts to offer some explanation for their offending rather than the relying on the usual account which explains girls’ criminal behaviour by likening them to boys. In this way, the book offers these women some agency and allows them to take responsibility for their actions instead of repeatedly classifying criminal women as victims of crime themselves or as helpless individuals that are not aware of the actions they are committing. This academic analysis of the lives of criminal young women is an important contribution to the growing body of research focused on women and their propensity to engage in offending behaviour and could help criminal justice agencies to look at the way they manage these women. Specifically it could inform their decision-making processes based on real life histories of offending women rather than relying on anecdotal and often androcentric work. The text offers useful insights into working with these girls in the 21st century to those who work or study in the criminal justice field, and indeed is relevant for anyone who is interested in the place of young women in the criminal system.'-Katy Page, University of Leicester and London Probation Trust, in Probation Journal vol 59 no 4Table of Contents1. New Offending Girls? 2. Historical Perspectives on Offending Girls 3. The Construction of a Girlhood Crime Wave: Recent Trends in Young Women's Lawbreaking and Criminalisation 4. Reseraching New Offending Girls 5. Pathways into Crime and Criminalisation 6. Accounting for Trouble: The Girls' Perspectives 7. The Trouble with Girls Today: Professional Perspectives on Young Women's Offending 8. Youth Justice for Girls in the Twenty-First Century 9. Conclusions and Recommendations

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Book SynopsisMost people in jail have not been convicted of a crime. Instead, they have been accused of a crime and cannot afford to post the bail amount to guarantee their freedom until trial. Punishing Poverty examines how the current system of pretrial release detains hundreds of thousands of defendants awaiting trial. Tracing the historical antecedents of the US bail system, with particular attention to the failures of bail reform efforts in the mid to late twentieth century, the authors describe the painful social and economic impact of contemporary bail decisions. The first book-length treatment to analyze how bail reproduces racial and economic inequality throughout the criminal justice system, Punishing Poverty explores reform efforts, as jurisdictions begin to move away from money bail systems, and the attempts of the bail bond industry to push back against such reforms. This accessibly written book gives a succinct overview of the role of pretrial detention in fueling mass incarceration aTrade Review"Scott-Hayward and Fradella provide an accessible look at policies in bail setting and pretrial treatment that have historically been favorable to suspects who are affluent. . . . A useful resource for students, researchers, and activists studying criminal justice reform, and a cautionary tale for policy makers, this book offers a fair balance between advocating for equality in bail-setting and for use of citation over arrests in some cases, while taking into consideration public safety." * CHOICE *"Scott-Hayward and Fredella have written a thorough, subtle, moving, and fair-minded introduction to the contemporary bail reform movement. It is a valuable resource for anyone who cares about fairness and rationality in the administration of justice. Here is hoping that it finds the broad audience that it deserves." * Law & Society Review *“It is a book clear enough to be read by general audiences, detailed enough to be used by graduate students in criminology and law, and comprehensive enough to be a resource to academic scholars. But it is also a book that should be studied by practitioners—judges, magistrates, prosecutors, defense counsel, and probation and pretrial services officers—as well as policy makers such as legislators, agency heads, budget officers, and criminal justice policy wonks. All could learn, could understand, just how exceptional the US bail system is, and could draw upon this wealth of knowledge in implementing meaningful reform.” * Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books *"This book is a useful primer for scholars looking to expand their understanding of recent debates in criminology and pretrial studies more broadly." * Labour/Le Travail *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 1. The Origins and History of Bail in the Common Law Tradition 2. Pretrial Release Decisions and Outcomes 3. The Problems with Risk-Assessment-Based Bail Determinations 4. The Impact of Pretrial Detention 5. The Path Forward Appendix Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisA free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. Seeking to shed light on how we might end mass incarceration, The Price of Freedom compares the histories and goals of the American and German justice systems. Drawing on repeated in-depth interviews with incarcerated young men in the United States and Germany, Michaela Soyer argues that the apparent relative lenience of the German criminal justice system is actually founded on the violent enforcement of cultural homogeneity at the hands of the German welfare state. Demonstrating how both societies have constructed a racialized underclass of outsiders over time, this book emphasizes that criminal justice reformers in the United States need to move beyond European models in order to build a truly just, diverse society.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the Outstanding Book Award, Inequality, Poverty, and Mobility Section of the American Sociological Association""Winner of the Edwin H. Sutherland Book Award, Law and Society Division of the Society for the Study of Social Problems""Matthew Clair, Co-Winner of the Michael Harrington Award, Poverty, Class, and Inequality Division of the Society for the Study of Social Problems""Winner of the Media for a Just Society Book Award, Evident Change""Winner of a Gold Medal in Current Events, Independent Publisher Book Awards""Co-Winner of the Max Weber Book Award, Organizations, Occupations, and Work Section of the American Sociological Association""Co-Winner of the Oliver Cromwell Cox Book Award, Section on Racial and Ethnic Minorities of the American Sociological Association""Co-Winner of the Albert J. Reiss Distinguished Scholarly Publication Award, Crime, Law, and Deviance Section of the American Sociological Association""Honorable Mention for the Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship Book Award, Race, Gender, and Class Section of the American Sociological Association""Finalist for the C. Wright Mills Award, Society for the Study of Social Problems""Winner of the Distinguished Scholarship Award, Pacific Sociological Association""A careful study of what [Clair] argues is an overlooked cause of inequity in the criminal justice system: the unexpectedly combative relationship between defendants and their lawyers." * Harper's Magazine *"A well-researched, eye-opening study that will appeal to readers of criminal justice and sociology." * Library Journal *"Privilege and Punishment is worth reading to the end." * Science *"[Clair’s] study is important." * Christian Century *"Matthew Clair has written a timely and salient book that describes in intricate detail how the attorney-client relationship between lawyer and defendant reproduces race- and class-based disparities in a criminal court." * The Journal of Criminal Justice and Law *"I believe this book will be essential reading for aspiring lawyers or anyone who enjoys reading about courts. Matthew Clair is an exceptional writer and I believe Privilege and Punishment is a book that will never become obsolete."---Paige Kenningale, Ethnic and Racial Studies"A nuanced analysis of the courts. . . . Privilege and Punishment has highlighted a new arena of inquiry and provides a solid foundation for subsequent research to build upon. This book will surely inspire a great deal of scholarship in the years to come."---Veronica L. Horowitz, American Journal of Sociology"Well-written, deeply researched, and with pivotal findings for understanding race and class inequality."---Francisco Vieyra, Sociology of Race and Ethnicity

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the Outstanding Book Award, Inequality, Poverty, and Mobility Section of the American Sociological Association""Winner of the Edwin H. Sutherland Book Award, Law and Society Division of the Society for the Study of Social Problems""Matthew Clair, Co-Winner of the Michael Harrington Award, Poverty, Class, and Inequality Division of the Society for the Study of Social Problems""Winner of the Media for a Just Society Book Award, Evident Change""Winner of a Gold Medal in Current Events, Independent Publisher Book Awards""Co-Winner of the Max Weber Book Award, Organizations, Occupations, and Work Section of the American Sociological Association""Co-Winner of the Oliver Cromwell Cox Book Award, Section on Racial and Ethnic Minorities of the American Sociological Association""Co-Winner of the Albert J. Reiss Distinguished Scholarly Publication Award, Crime, Law, and Deviance Section of the American Sociological Association""Honorable Mention for the Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship Book Award, Race, Gender, and Class Section of the American Sociological Association""Finalist for the C. Wright Mills Award, Society for the Study of Social Problems""Winner of the Distinguished Scholarship Award, Pacific Sociological Association""A careful study of what [Clair] argues is an overlooked cause of inequity in the criminal justice system: the unexpectedly combative relationship between defendants and their lawyers." * Harper's Magazine *"A well-researched, eye-opening study that will appeal to readers of criminal justice and sociology." * Library Journal *"Privilege and Punishment is worth reading to the end." * Science *"[Clair’s] study is important." * Christian Century *"Matthew Clair has written a timely and salient book that describes in intricate detail how the attorney-client relationship between lawyer and defendant reproduces race- and class-based disparities in a criminal court." * The Journal of Criminal Justice and Law *"I believe this book will be essential reading for aspiring lawyers or anyone who enjoys reading about courts. Matthew Clair is an exceptional writer and I believe Privilege and Punishment is a book that will never become obsolete."---Paige Kenningale, Ethnic and Racial Studies"A nuanced analysis of the courts. . . . Privilege and Punishment has highlighted a new arena of inquiry and provides a solid foundation for subsequent research to build upon. This book will surely inspire a great deal of scholarship in the years to come."---Veronica L. Horowitz, American Journal of Sociology"Well-written, deeply researched, and with pivotal findings for understanding race and class inequality."---Francisco Vieyra, Sociology of Race and Ethnicity

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Book SynopsisThe inside story of a secret unit that has worked under cover to expose corruption in the Metropolitan Police since the early 1990s. 'If you want a book that is genuinely 'unputdownable' read BENT COPPERS' THE SUNTrade ReviewFew journalists are better qualified to write on the subject of corruption inside the Metropolitan Police than Graeme McLagan. Working with the BBC he has followed the topic for years...It is a very engaging read - the outrageous nature of bent cops' behaviour guarantees that * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *This is a story that deserves to be told - warts and all -- Sir John Stevens * Metropolitan Police Commissioner *If you want a book that is genuinely 'unputdownable' read Bent Coppers -- Johnny Vaughan * THE SUN *

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Book SynopsisMost crimes of sexual violence are committed by people known to the victim—acquaintances and family members. Yet politicians and the media overemphasize predatory strangers when legislating against and reporting on sexual violence. In this book, Eric...Trade ReviewJanus makes a persuasive case that by throwing vast resources at a few offenders while hiding the true scope of sexual violence, sexual predator laws do more harm than good. Not only is the public not much safer than it was before civil commitment became widespread, he writes, but we've unleashed a political monster. * Minneapolis/St. Paul City Pages *Nowhere in Failure to Protect does the author minimize the damage done by criminals.... The problem, Janus says, is that extreme offenders have been incorrectly cast as the archetypal sex criminal. The result has been laws that reflect and reinforce a distorted view of sexual violence, remove resources from more effective policies, and are the signs of a constitutionally questionable 'preventive state.' Janus argues that sexual predator laws reflect a conservative backlash against hard lessons learned from the feminist movement about the systematic nature of sexual violence in society. and the fact that most sexual offenses are committed by a member of the victim's family or social circle. He identifies misconceptions about recidivism and questions 'actuarial' approaches that assign a static risk rating to an individual and ignore changes from treatment, aging, or altered circumstances. * Chronicle of Higher Education *

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Book SynopsisUntil March 2022 Her Honour Wendy Joseph KC was a judge at the Old Bailey, sitting on criminal cases, trying mainly allegations of murder and other homicide. She read English and Law at Cambridge, was called to the Bar by Gray's Inn in 1975, became a QC in 1998 and sat as a full-time judge from 2007 to 2022. When she moved to the Old Bailey in 2012 she was the only woman amongst sixteen judges, and only the third woman ever to hold a permanent position there. She was also a Diversity and Community Relations Judge, working to promote understanding between the judiciary and many different sectors of our community, particularly those from less privileged and minority groups. She mentors young people, from a variety of backgrounds, who hope for a career in law and has a special interest in helping women. Her first book, Unlawful Killings, won the Crime Writer's Association 'Gold Dagger' for Non-fiction and was a Sunday Times bestseller.

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Book SynopsisThe book shows, through volumes of quantitative data and the voices of judges, prosecutors and defence lawyers, how the party-state continues to influence and control both the process and outcome of criminal trials through an elaborate system of audit and sanction, the result of which is a system of aggregate rather than individual justice.Trade Review[T]his is an outstanding piece of scholarship. . . This remarkable book is a great contribution to our understanding of this tension and how it plays out in the criminal process in China. --Susan Trevaskes, The China JournalIn conclusion, I have little doubt that the book will be warmly received not only by students, practitioners, and academics specializing in Chinese law, especially in criminal justice and sociology of law, but also by those interested in comparative law and general China studies. --Jianfu Chen, Asian Journal of CriminologyThis book is an extensive survey and appraisal of Chinese criminal justice by Mike McConville and five colleagues. It should interest not only specialists in Chinese law but any reader seeking insights into China's political culture. It is distinguished by the depth of its empirical approach, displayed notably by extracts from interviews. Its publication is timely. --Stanley Lubman, The China QuarterlyTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. Sources of Police Cases 3. Police Powers in Relation to Detention and Arrest 4. The Construction of the Police Case 5. Pre-Trial Preparation of Prosecutors 6. Pre-Trial Involvement of Judges 7. The Construction of the Defence Case 8. Trial Procedure, Rules, Setting and Personnel 9. The Trial: Case File Analysis 10. The Prosecution Observed 11. The Defence at Trial Observed (1) 12. The Defence at Trial Observed (2) 13. Trial Outcomes Observed 14. The Process and the System 15. Conclusion Appendices Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe book shows, through volumes of quantitative data and the voices of judges, prosecutors and defence lawyers, how the party-state continues to influence and control both the process and outcome of criminal trials through an elaborate system of audit and sanction, the result of which is a system of aggregate rather than individual justice.Trade Review[T]his is an outstanding piece of scholarship. . . This remarkable book is a great contribution to our understanding of this tension and how it plays out in the criminal process in China. --Susan Trevaskes, The China JournalIn conclusion, I have little doubt that the book will be warmly received not only by students, practitioners, and academics specializing in Chinese law, especially in criminal justice and sociology of law, but also by those interested in comparative law and general China studies. --Jianfu Chen, Asian Journal of CriminologyThis book is an extensive survey and appraisal of Chinese criminal justice by Mike McConville and five colleagues. It should interest not only specialists in Chinese law but any reader seeking insights into China's political culture. It is distinguished by the depth of its empirical approach, displayed notably by extracts from interviews. Its publication is timely. --Stanley Lubman, The China QuarterlyTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. Sources of Police Cases 3. Police Powers in Relation to Detention and Arrest 4. The Construction of the Police Case 5. Pre-Trial Preparation of Prosecutors 6. Pre-Trial Involvement of Judges 7. The Construction of the Defence Case 8. Trial Procedure, Rules, Setting and Personnel 9. The Trial: Case File Analysis 10. The Prosecution Observed 11. The Defence at Trial Observed (1) 12. The Defence at Trial Observed (2) 13. Trial Outcomes Observed 14. The Process and the System 15. Conclusion Appendices Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisLegal decisions continue to mystify: why was this person sentenced to 20 years in prison, but that person to just 10 years for the same crime? Why did one person sue for civil damages, but another let the matter drop? Legal rules are supposed to answer these questions, but their answers are radically incomplete. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a theory that predicted and explained legal decisions? Drawing on Donald Black's theoretical ideas, Geometrical Justice: The Death Penalty in America addresses these issues, focusing specifi cally on who is sentenced to death and executed in the United States. The book explains why some murders are more serious than others and how the social characteristics of defendants, victims, and jurors aff ect case outcomes. Building on the most rigorous data in the field, the authors reveal wide discrepancies in capital punishment why one person lives, but another person dies.Geometrical Justice will be of interest to thoseTable of ContentsPrologue Chapter 1: The Geometrical Theory of Law Chapter 2: Social Space Chapter 3: Social Time Chapter 4: Space and Time: Third Parties Chapter 5: The Death Penalty and Beyond

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the various ways in which participation in sport and physical activity might contribute to effective solutions within criminal justice systems.Focusing on a range of different sporting and physical activities across an array of social contexts involving both adult and youth populations, the book offers insight into the way in which sport and physical activity is interpreted by participants and practitioners, and how these interpretations relate to broader policy objectives within and across justice systems. It focuses on a series of key issues, including how sport policy (national and international) has developed in recent years in this area; how and to what extent such policy developments have impacted organisations and interventions (both custodial and non-custodial) across sport and criminal justice systems and sectors; and how participant cohorts (such as disadvantaged and/or at-risk' young people) have experienced these changes.With shiftTable of ContentsIntroduction: Sport, Physical Activity, and Criminal Justice; Part I: Policy and Strategic Responses; 1. The History and Development of Policy for Sport and Physical Activity in Youth and Adult Prisons; 2. Adverse Childhood Experiences, Mentoring, and ‘At Risk’ Youth; 3. Examining the Role of Partnership within Sport and Physical Activity Crime Prevention and Rehabilitation Projects; 4. Sport and Crime Prevention in Canada: Examining Discourses of Risk, Responsibility, and Development through Sport; 5. Using Child-Centred Approaches to Enhance the Evidence Base Around Using Sport-Based Interventions to Reduce Youth Offending; Part II: Sport and Physical Activity Interventions in Custodial Settings; 6. Co-Creating a Sport-Life Skills Programme for Incarcerated Youth; 7. Using Sport-Based Interventions to Benefit the Mental Well-Being of People in Prison; 8. Applying Kaupapa Māori Principles to Positive Youth Development: Insights from a New Zealand Youth Justice Facility; 9. Sport and Physical Activity Inside (and Outside of) the Youth Secure Estate; 10. The Perceived Impact of Sport and Physical Activity Programmes: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Experiences of Gym Orderlies in a UK Women’s Prison; Part III: Community-Based Sport and Physical Activity Interventions; 11. The Acquisition of Capital Through Sport and Physical Activity: Qualifications, Connections, and Self-Reliance; 12. Cure De Jour: Exploring the Potential of Boxing as a Mechanism for Change Among Vulnerable Groups; 13. Midnight Football as a Site of Surveillance: Activities Observed by the Surrounding Institutions of Society; Conclusions: Sport, Physical Activity and Criminal Justice – Towards a New Research Agenda

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Book SynopsisThis book analyses a selection of leading works in the criminal law to ask questions about how the modern discipline of criminal law has developed, how it has been deployed in colonial and postcolonial contexts, and how criminal law scholarship has engaged with traditionally marginalised perspectives such as feminism, queer theory, and anti-carceral and abolitionist movements. The works analysed range from Macaulayâs Indian Penal Code (1837) to more recent textbooks and monographs on criminal law, and their jurisdictional reach extends to India, Canada, Australia, Malawi, the UK and the USA. The contributing authors include scholars, activists and legal practitioners, each of whom explores the intellectual development and geographical reach of Anglocriminal law via the work they analyse. Across the collection, the editors and contributors address the question of what it means to be a leading work in criminal law. The book will be a valuable resource for students, academics and researchers working in the area of criminal law.

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Book SynopsisExploring why prison officers leave His Majestyâs Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and the processes and trajectories involved in returning to âcivilian lifeâ, this book examines the reasons that prison officers want to leave HMPPS and how they transition back to âcivvy streetâ.As well as presenting qualitative data from interviews with ex-prison officers, the authors also draw analytically on their âinsiderâ positionality to offer insights on the lived experience of prison officers both in the role and on their subsequent departure from the service. In doing so, they identify the rewards and challenges of working in a prison environment, while using Ebaughâs (1988) four-stage model of role exit as a theoretical framework to help understand the process of leaving the prison service. Among the issues addressed are the impact of austerity, the Voluntary Early Departure Scheme, the decline in transmission of knowledge (âjail craftâ) to new recruits, high staff turnover, incr

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Book SynopsisThis book is concerned with the vulnerability of suspects and defendants in criminal proceedings and the extent to which the vulnerable accused can effectively participate in the criminal process. Commencing with an exploration of how vulnerability is defined and identified, the collection examines and analyses how vulnerability manifests and is addressed at the police station and in court, addressing both child and adult accused persons. Leading and emerging scholars, along with practitioners with experience working in the field, explore and unpack the human rights and procedural implications of suspect and defendant vulnerability and examine how their needs are supported or disregarded. Drawing upon different disciplinary approaches and a range of analyses â doctrinal, theoretical and empirical â this book offers unique insights into the vulnerability and treatment of the criminal accused. In bringing together a diverse range of perspectives, the book offers key insights into the Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Vulnerable Accused in the Criminal Justice System Part 1: The Implementation of the European Framework 1. Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities as Suspects of Crime: The Transformative Power of Human Rights 2. The Impact of the Procedural Rights Directives on Juvenile Suspects and Defendants 3. Assessing Vulnerability Prior to and During Police Questioning: Responsibilities and Training in Belgium and The Netherlands 4. The Identification of Psychological Vulnerabilities and Suspect Interviews Part 2: Responses to Suspect Vulnerability 5. Vulnerable Suspects, Access to a Lawyer and the Right to a Fair Trial in Ireland 6. Children’s Rights and Police Questioning: The Right to a Lawyer 7. Behind Closed Doors: Protections for Child Suspects in Police Custody 8. The Right to an Interpreter: Taking Stock, Looking Forward Part 3: Responses to Vulnerability in the Courts 9. Speech, Language and Communication Needs and the Role of the Speech and Language Therapist 10. Vulnerable Defendants, Special Measures and Miscarriages of Justice in England and Wales 11. The Role of the Intermediary in Ensuring the Effective Participation of Vulnerable Defendants 12. The Vulnerable Accused and the Limits of Legal Aid Conclusion: challenges and future avenues to adequately protect the vulnerable accused

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Book SynopsisInvestigating Sexual Assault Cases, Second Edition serves as an essential textbook for courses in investigating rape and sexual assault. As with the first edition, this second edition includes the latest research and techniques in coverage of victimology, offender typology, investigative techniques, interviewing, and legal implications. This new, second edition includes chapters on child victims and molestation, sexual homicides as potentially staged events, grooming, interviewing techniques, and same-sex, elder, and special populations as victims of sexual assault. The book fills a current void in the body of literature on the topics of rape and sex crime investigation. Many previous writings, while informative, do not address all the investigative processes necessary for an investigation to be thorough and complete. By providing a fresh approach to the topic, the author aims to augment those writings and, ultimately, improving the reader' awareness by beingTable of ContentsContentsPreface .................................................................................................................................. xvAcknowledgments .................................................................................................................. xixAuthor Biography ................................................................................................................... xxiContributor Biography .......................................................................................................... xxiiiChapter 1 Introduction to Rape and Sexual Assault .......................................................... 1Chapter 2 Th e Female Victim ............................................................................................. 17Chapter 3 Special Victims I: Th e Elderly, the Intellectually Disabled, and the Deaf ........................................................................................................ 35Chapter 4 Special Victims II: Child, Incest, and Male Victims ...................................... 51Chapter 5 Victimology ................................................................................................... 67Chapter 6 Th e Victim Interview ..................................................................................... 85Chapter 7 Th e Child Interview ...................................................................................... 113Chapter 8 Grooming Child and Adult Victims ................................................................... 135Chapter 9 Online Off enders ............................................................................................. 153Chapter 10 Human Sexuality .............................................................................................. 171Chapter 11 Off ender Typology ........................................................................................... 185Chapter 12 Special Off enders ............................................................................................. 215Chapter 13 Acquaintance and Marital Rape .......................................................................... 237Chapter 14 Suspect Interviews ............................................................................................ 263Chapter 15 Crime Scene and Preliminary Investigation ........................................................ 291Chapter 16 Th e Medical Examination ............................................................................... 315Chapter 17 Th e Latent Investigation .................................................................................. 331Chapter 18 Serial Off enders ............................................................................................. 349Chapter 19 Drug- and Alcohol- Facilitated Sexual Assaults ................................................. 371Chapter 20 Sex and Death ................................................................................................. 397Chapter 21 False Rape Allegations ..................................................................................... 415Chapter 22 Working with Prosecutors and Expert Witnesses ............................................... 445Chapter 23 Common Investigative Mistakes ......................................................................... 473Index ................................................................................................................................. 495

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Book SynopsisThis collection presents a summary of current knowledge regarding autistic suspects, defendants and offenders in the criminal justice system of England and Wales. The volume examines the interaction between each stage of the criminal justice process and autistic individuals accused or convicted of crime, considering the problems, strengths and possibilities for improving the system to better accommodate the needs of this vulnerable category of neurodiverse individuals. By explicating the core issues in this important but disparate area of study in a single place, the collection facilitates understanding of and engagement with knowledge for a wider audience of relevant stakeholders, including criminal justice practitioners, policy makers, academics and clinicians. It also incorporates key recommendations for improvement, thereby clarifying the urgent need for substantive change in policies and practices. The ultimate goal is to both improve the treatment and experience of autistic peTable of ContentsAcknowledgements List of Contributors List of Abbreviations List of Figures Table of Cases Table of LegislationIntroduction TOM SMITH1 ‘Street’ Policing and Autism: Perceptions and Preconceptions of Police Officers When Interacting with Autistic Suspects in the Community SHIRLEY REVELEY AND IAIN DICKIE2 Autistic Suspects in Police Custody: Issues Affecting the Effectiveness and Fairness of Police Interviews CLARE ALLELY AND DAVID MURPHY3 Autistic Defendants in Court: Perceptions and Support for Accessing Justice CLARE ALLELY, EDDIE CHAPLIN, JODY SALTER, JANE McCARTHY AND FELICITY GERRY4 Autism in Prisons: An Overview of Experiences of Custody and Implications for Custodial Rehabilitation for Autistic Prisoners LUKE P VINTER AND GAYLE DILLONConclusion TOM SMITHBibliography Further Recommended Reading Index

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Book SynopsisThis book traces the rise of contemporary populism in Western democracies, marked by the return of would-be ''strong men'' politicians. It seeks to make sense of the nature, origins, and consequences of their ascendancyas expressed, for example, in the startling rise of the social movement surrounding Trump in the US, Brexit in the UK and the remarkable spread of ideologies that express resistance to facts,' science, and expertise. Uniquely, the book shows how what began as a form of penal populism in the early 1990s transformed into a more wide ranging populist politics. This has had the potential to undermine or even overthrow the democratic order altogether. It examines the way in which the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on these forces, arguing it threw the flailing democratic order an important lifeline, as Vladimir Putin has subsequently done with his war in Ukraine. The book argues that contemporary political populism can be seen as a wider manifestation of the earlierTrade Review"A very professional and slick book, expertly charting the way in which neo-liberal governance sowed the seeds from which populist "strong men" have come to threaten the viability of the democratic order itself - only for two unlikely saviors - COVID-19 and Vladimir Putin (via Russia Invasion of Ukraine) to provide it with a fragile reprieve."-Professor Adebowale "Ad" Akande, University of British Columbia"If you can only read one book in the large library of books on penal populism, John Pratt's Populism, Punishment and the Threat to Democratic Order is the one to read. It is expansive, casting its net broadly from Finland to New Zealand. It is comprehensive, integrating findings from a host of disciplines; history, political science, sociology and criminology to account for the appeal and rise of strong man politics and penal populism. It is daring, reflecting on collective responses to the Covid pandemic and the surprising resilience of the Ukrainian people as powerful antidotes to both populism and cynicism that paves the way for penal extremism. This book should be widely read by opinion leaders, criminal justice scholars, and students politics and social problems. A masterpiece." Malcolm M. Feeley, Jurisprudence and Social Policy Program, School of Law, University of California at Berkeley"John Pratt vividly traces the genealogy of populism – and its punitive implications – from its inception up to the present time. The book illuminates and further develops the understanding of the complex, multifaceted relationship between populist ideologies and punishment. It offers, at once, a compelling socio-political investigation and a perceptive penal policy analysis, discussing lessons learned and identifying challenges looming ahead for modern democracies."Alessandro Corda, Senior Lecturer in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, Queen’s University Belfast (UK)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements1 The Return of the Strong Men2 Penal Populism and Public Protection3 The Rise of Populist Politics4 COVID-19 as an Antidote to Populism5 Fragile ReprieveReferencesIndex

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