Penology and punishment Books
Rowman & Littlefield The Jailers Reckoning
Book SynopsisTackles the debate of what is driving mass incarceration in America and assesses the political, social, and economic impact across the 50 states.The U.S. incarcerates four times more people per capita than Australia, five times more than the United Kingdom, six times more than Canada, and eight times more than Germany. The United States contains more ex-prisoners than the entire population of Ireland, and more people with a felony record than the populations of Denmark, Norway, New Zealand and Liberia combined. Why did the United States become the world's biggest jailer? And, just as importantly, what has it done to us? How has having the world's biggest population of ex-prisoners shaped us socially, economically, and politically? In this landmark book, Kevin B. Smith explains that the United States became the world's biggest jailer because politicians wanted to do something about a very real problem with violent crime. That effort was accelerated by a variety of partisan and socio-demographic trends that started to significantly reshape state political environments in the 1980s and 1990s. The force of those trends varied from state to state, but ultimately led to not just historically unprecedented levels of incarceration, but equally unprecedented numbers of ex-prisoners. Serving time behind bars is now a normalized social experienceit affects a majority of Americans directly or indirectly. There is a clear price, a jailer's reckoning, to be paid for this. As this book shows, it is a society with declining levels of civic cohesion, reduced economic prospects, and less political engagement. Mass incarceration turns out to be something of a hidden bomb, a social explosion that inflicts enormous civic collateral damage.
£17.99
Haus Publishing Tazmamart: 18 Years in Morocco’s Secret Prison
Book SynopsisThis is the true story of Aziz BineBine who, unwittingly entangled in a failed coup against King Hassan II, found himself locked in a small, underground cell in a prison thought to be a mere horror story: Tazmamart. For 18 years, no one knew where the prison’s inmates were. No one knew if they were even alive. In many ways, they hardly were: confined for 24 hours a day, with the barest rations, no hygiene or medical help, and accompanied by cockroaches, scorpions, and tarantulas. One of the few to survive, Aziz writes not only to tell his own remarkable story but to remember and honour the men that lived – and died – alongside him. Against the backdrop of this unimaginable suffering, Aziz shows the strength of the human spirit to keep going against all the odds, to smile in the face of misery, and to forgive rather than condemn. Set to become a cult classic of survival literature, Tazmamart is a hellish journey through the abyss of despair – and out the other side.
£9.49
Taylor & Francis Ltd Carceral Geography
Book SynopsisThe 'punitive turn' has brought about new ways of thinking about geography and the state, and has highlighted spaces of incarceration as a new terrain for exploration by geographers. Carceral geography offers a geographical perspective on incarceration, and this volume accordingly tracks the ideas, practices and engagements that have shaped the development of this new and vibrant subdiscipline, and scopes out future research directions. By conveying a sense of the debates, directions, and threads within the field of carceral geography, it traces the inner workings of this dynamic field, its synergies with criminology and prison sociology, and its likely future trajectories. Synthesizing existing work in carceral geography, and exploring the future directions it might take, the book develops a notion of the 'carceral' as spatial, emplaced, mobile, embodied and affective.Trade Review’While acknowledging its debt to the small number of scholars interested in spaces and practices of confinement over recent decades, Carceral Geography: Spaces and Practices of Incarceration is written by the foremost expert currently working in the field. As a pioneer of carceral geography, Dominique Moran has provided a must-read introduction to the field. Erudite, thought-provoking and tremendously readable, this book will enrich studies of the prison within and beyond geography.’ Yvonne Jewkes, University of Leicester, UK ’Carceral spaces are proliferating and Dominique Moran provides an indispensable toolkit to apprehend this development. Drawing on state of the art geographical concepts and contemporary debates she expertly defines and establishes the sub-discipline of carceral geography in this book. She also sets out the agenda for the coming years by raising indispensable questions about discipline, mobility and spectacle.’ Nick Gill, University of Exeter, UK ’If Dominique Moran did not perhaps singlehandedly invent the field of carceral geography, she has with this book undoubtedly produced the authoritative guide to it. Always one step ahead, Moran offers here a breathtakingly expansive, ecumenical study of prisons, punishment, space, and architecture - an indispensable manual on geographies of incarceration including a peek into the post-prison. Terrific book for our troubled times.’ Karen M. Morin, Bucknell University, USA 'For law and courts readers interested in migration and imprisonment from a human geography angle, this wide-ranging book has many interesting case study "nuggets" and a wealth of theoretically interesting angles to offer ...' Law & Politics Book ReviewTable of ContentsContents: Introduction; Origins and dialogues. Part I Carceral Space: Carceral space; The emotional and embodied geographies of prison life; Carceral TimeSpace. Part II Geographies of Carceral Systems: Geographies of carceral systems; Prison transport and disciplined mobility; Inside/outside and the contested prison boundary. Part III The Carceral and a Punitive State: The carceral and a punitive state; Prison buildings and the design of carceral space; Carceral cultural landscapes, post-prisons and the spectacle of punishment; Afterword; Bibliography; Index.
£43.99
Bonnier Books Ltd Inside Broadmoor: The Sunday Times Bestseller
Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller'There is time and then there is Broadmoor time.' Broadmoor. Few place names in the world have such chilling resonance. For over 150 years, it has contained the UK's most violent, dangerous and psychopathic. Since opening as an asylum for the criminally insane in 1863 it has housed the perpetrators of many of the most shocking crimes in history; including Jack the Ripper suspect James Kelly, serial killers Peter Sutcliffe (the Yorkshire Ripper), John Straffen and Kenneth Erskine, armed robber Charles Bronson, gangster Ronnie Kray, and cannibal Peter Bryan. The truth about what goes on behind the Victorian walls of the high security hospital has largely remained a mystery, but now with unprecedented access TV journalist Jonathan Levi and cultural historian Emma French paint a vivid picture of life at Broadmoor, after nearly a decade observing and speaking to those on the inside. Including interviews with the staff, its experts and the patients themselves, Inside Broadmoor is the most comprehensive study of the institution to-date. Published at the dawn of a new era for the hospital, this is the full story of Broadmoor's past, present and future and a dark but enlightening journey into the minds of Britain's most dangerous and how they are treated.
£8.54
The University of Chicago Press Raising the Living Dead Rehabilitative
Book SynopsisAn eye-opening look at how incarcerated people, health professionals, and others behind and beyond bars came together to problem-solve incarceration. Raising the Living Dead is a history of Puerto Rico's carceral rehabilitation system that brings to life the interactions of incarcerated people, their wider social networks, and health care professionals. Alberto Ortiz Díaz describes the ways that multiple communities of care came together both inside and outside of prisons to imagine and enact solution-oriented cultures of rehabilitation from the 1930s to the 1960s. Scientific and humanistic approaches to well-being were deliberately fused to raise the living dead, an expression that reemerged in the modern Caribbean to refer to prisoners. These reform groups sought to raise incarcerated people physically, mentally, socially, spiritually, and civically. The book is based on deep, original archival research into the Oso Blanco (White Bear) penitentiary in Puerto Rico, yet it situates its study within Puerto Rico's broader carceral archipelago and other Caribbean prisons. The agents of this history include not only physical health professionals, but also psychologists and psychiatrists, social workers, spiritual and religious practitioners, and, of course, the prisoners and their families. By following all these groups and emphasizing the interpersonal exercise of power, Ortiz Díaz tells a story that goes beyond debates about structural and social control. The book addresses key issues in the history of prisons and the histories of medicine and belief, including how prisoners' different racial, class, and cultural identities shaped their incarceration and how professionals living in a colonial society dealt with the challenge of rehabilitating prisoners for citizenship. Raising the Living Dead is not just about convicts, their immediate interlocutors, and their contexts, however, but about how together these open a window into the history of social uplift projects within the (neo)colonial societies of the Caribbean. There is no book like this in Caribbean historiography; few examine these themes in the larger literature on the history of prisons.Trade Review“Humanizing and nuanced . . . [Ortiz’s] overarching approach, centered on human action, agency and (self-)determination, will inspire many with its obvious relevance to the present and future of mass incarceration. In this vital and public-facing conversation, Ortiz’s voice and scholarship will undoubtedly be not only welcome, but essential.” * Social History of Medicine *“Raising the Living Dead makes an excellent case for a new wave of scholarship on the history of crime and punishment. It builds on the existing literature then applies an innovative multiperspectival approach grounded in theory and rich primary sources.” -- Julia E. Rodriguez, University of New Hampshire“This is at once a deeply personal project for the author and a penetrating and nuanced analysis of prison reform and rehabilitation policies in a society caught in between—between imperial projects (declining Spain and rising US), between cultures (Spanish and Anglo-American), between races (‘white’ to ‘black’), and between carceral systems (dungeon to rehabilitative institution). By diving into a rich trove of individual and institutional records, Ortiz Díaz has produced a multifaceted understanding of efforts to change the way punishment worked in Puerto Rico in the second quarter of the twentieth century.” -- Thomas Holloway, University of California, Davis“Through meticulous archival research, Ortiz Díaz has rediscovered a surprising and overlooked era of prison reform in mid-twentieth-century Puerto Rico. Defying the stereotype of the exclusively passive or resistant colonial subject, inmates were active participants in the rehabilitation of their bodies, minds, and social identities. Raising the Living Dead constitutes an important and innovative contribution to the new and vibrant field of international prison history.” -- Mary Gibson, John Jay College and the Graduate Center, City University of New YorkTable of ContentsPreface Introduction: Toward a Holistic History of Incarceration 1 Under a Microscope: Convict Bodies and Prison Biomedicine 2 To Classify and Treat: Correctional Psychology and Psychiatry 3 Interactional Care: Social Workers, Parole Officers, and Social Rehabilitation 4 More Than Flesh: Sacred Knowledge and Experiential Healing 5 In Pursuit of Awakening: Carceral Therapeutic Humanities 6 Health Activism: Executive Clemency on the Mona Passage Conclusion: A Rehabilitative Dream Turned Punitive Nightmare Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index
£25.20
Hachette Books Dont Forget Us Here Lost and Found at Guantanamo
Book SynopsisAt the age of 18, Mansoor Adayfi left his home in Yemen for a cultural mission to Afghanistan. He never returned. Kidnapped by warlords and then sold to the US after 9/11, he was disappeared to Gauntánamo Bay, where he spent the next 15 years as Detainee #441.In the vein of Ishmael Beah''s A Long Way Gone, Don''t Forget Us Here tells two coming-of-age stories in parallel: a makeshift island outpost becoming the world''s most notorious prison and an innocent young man emerging from its darkness. Arriving as a stubborn teenager, Mansoor survived the camp''s infamous interrogation program and became a feared and hardened resistance fighter leading prison riots and hunger strikes. With time though, he grew into the man prisoners nicknamed Smiley Troublemaker: a student, writer, historian, and dedicated pop culture fan. With unexpected warmth and empathy, he unwinds a narrative of fighting for hope and survival in unimaginable circumstances, illuminating the limitle
£22.50
Little, Brown & Company One Long Night
Book SynopsisFor over 100 years, at least one concentration camp has existed somewhere on Earth. First used as battlefield strategy, camps have evolved with each passing decade, in the scope of their effects and the savage practicality with which governments have employed them. Even in the twenty-first century, as we continue to reckon with the magnitude and horror of the Holocaust, history tells us we have broken our own solemn promise of never again.In this harrowing work based on archival records and interviews during travel to four continents, Andrea Pitzer reveals for the first time the chronological and geopolitical history of concentration camps. Beginning with 1890s Cuba, she pinpoints concentration camps around the world and across decades. From the Philippines and Southern Africa in the early twentieth century to the Soviet Gulag and detention camps in China and North Korea during the Cold War, camp systems have been used as tools for civilian relocation and political repressio
£14.24
Gill When the Hangman Came to Galway
Book SynopsisThe paths of a secret paramour, a jilted lover and a reluctant hangman cross in one fateful winter week in Galway, 1885James Berry was the notorious hangman who ended the lives of over 100 criminals in Victorian Britain and Ireland. Tortured by nightmares as he tried to come to terms with the toll his gruesome work took on him, he played a central role in some of the crimes of the century, including the hanging of William Bury, the man suspected of being Jack the Ripper.The Hangman Who Came to Galway focuses on a winter week in Irish history where Berry was tasked with bringing to a conclusion the case of two notorious murders in Galway, keeping readers transfixed as they journey with this fascinating character through nineteenth-century Ireland in all its gruesome glory.
£15.29
The History Press Ltd The Napoleonic Prison of Norman Cross
Book SynopsisThe human story of Cambridgeshire’s Napoleonic War prison
£14.24
The History Press Ltd Prisons and Prisoners in Victorian Britain
Book SynopsisPrisons and Prisoners In Victorian Britain provides an illustrated insight into the Victorian prison system and the experiences of those within it - on both sides of the bars. Featuring stories of crime and misdeeds, this fascinating book includes chapters on a typical day inside a Victorian prison - food, divine service, exercise and medical provision; the punishments inflicted on convicts - such as hard labour, flogging, the treadwheel and shot drill; and an overview of the ultimate penalty paid by prisoners - execution. Richly illustrated with a series of photographs, engravings, documents and letters, this volume is sure to appeal to all those interested in crime and social history in Victorian Britain.
£14.24
Trustees of the Royal Armouries Torture and Punishment at The Tower of London
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book describes the torture and executions carried out at the Tower of London from the Middle Ages to the Second World War. It explains how the Towerâs reputation as a grim fortress is but a part of its extraordinary history.Trade ReviewSure to satisfy even the most ghoulish of appetites! * All About History magazine *
£9.49
New Village Press By Heart Poetry Prison and Two Lives
Book SynopsisTrade Review""Like all good books, By Heart disrupts our assumptions, causes us to question our preconceptions, and reminds us of a commonly held humanity that is always the subject of Art, the engine of Love and should be the only authority of Justice."" -- LJ Moore * The Examiner *""When two poets write a memoir, it has a vividness, substantiality and eloquence that set it apart. Unlike many contemporary memoirs which focus on a capital P Problem, "By Heart" includes the authors' suffering without trying to market it or glamorize it. Much of "By Heart" is about the way that writers become writers. Although their backgrounds and life circumstances are immensely different, both Judith and Spoon are observant, solitary, attentive to nature and its lack."" -- Ruth Gendler * Head Butler *""By Heart is a moving encounter between freedom and prison, art, beauty and desolation, silence and voice ... It is passionate and tender, raw and realistic ... It is a love story but not love between people; it is about love for ourselves and our humanity. This is a book that I would wish for every educator to read."" * The Book Nook *""There's a crooked symmetry in this remarkable book: poetry and teaching rescued Tannenbaum, and prison provided her with the lifeline of a writing community; poetry also awakened Jackson, but for him it was a counterforce to prison's destructive power."" -- Bell Gale Chevigny * emerita professor of literature at the College of Purchase, State University of New York, former chair of the PEN Prison Writing Program *""A boy with no one to listen becomes a man in prison for life and discovers his mind can be free. A woman enters prison to teach and becomes his first listener. And so begins a twenty-five year friendship between two gifted writers and poets. The result is By Heart a book that will anger you, give you hope, and break your heart."" -- Gloria Steinem""A remarkable memoir of two powerful personalities brought together through poetry and prison. Through Judith's genuineness a poet awoke and found a way to live a fuller life in spite of confinement, and through Spoon's honesty and talent many people will be compelled to contribute to society, even if society has abandoned them."" -- Joseph Lea * Library Media Specialist, York Correctional Institution, Niantic, CT *""In their remarkable memoir, Spoon Jackson and Judith Tannenbaum show us how words change lives, how poetry invites you to free your mind, even in a maximum security prison. By Heart is their profoundly inspirational story, an engaging and enlightening examination of two people thrown together in a dark place and how both journey through darkness and into the light."" -- Ken Lamberton * author of Wilderness and Razor Wire: A Naturalist's Observations from Prison and other books *""By Heart is... a fascinating glimpse into a world that is mostly forgotten by those outside of it."" * Booksexy Review *""A portrait of prison and of the pursuit of art. An amazing combo, a compelling read. . . years later, acting in [Waiting for] Godot on Broadway, I see how much the San Quentin production has meant to my view of the play."" -- Bill Irwin * TONY winning actor, appeared in the Broadway revival of Waiting for Godot *""This is a book about poetry, about struggle, about freedom and incarceration, and most of all about heart. It is a wonderful read."" -- Devorah Major * San Francisco Poet Laureate 2002-2005 *""The collaboration between Judith Tannenbaum and Spoon Jackson continues the path to freedom through art. By Heart is so beautifully described, both objectively and emotionally."" -- Barney Rosset * Publisher/Editor of Grove Press 1951-1985 *""Politics don't work, religion is a bit too eclectic, but ART is the parachute that could catch and hold us all!"" -- Rhodessa Jones * Founder/Artistic Director of the Medea Project: Theatre for Incarcerated Women *
£15.19
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Evolving Protection of Prisoners Rights in
Book SynopsisThe Evolving Protection of Prisoners' Rights in Europe explores the development of the framing of penal and prison policies by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), clarifying the European expectations of national authorities, and describing the various models existing in Europe, with a view to analysing their mechanisms and highlighting those that seem the most suitable.A new frame of penal and prison policies in Europe has been progressively established by the ECHR and the Council of Europe (CoE) to protect the rights of detainees in Europe. European countries have reacted very diversely to these policies. This book has several key benefits for readers: A global and detailed overview of the ECHR jurisprudence on penal and prison policies through an analysis of its development over time. An analysis of the interactions between the Strasbourg Court and the CoE bodies (Committee of Ministers, Committee for the Prevention of Torture ) and their Table of ContentsIntroductionPART 1 EUROPEAN CASE LAW ON PRISONS: A SPLIT JURISPRUDENCE Chapter 1. The right to life: suicide and homicide prevention in prisonChapter 2. The prohibition of torture and inhumane and degrading treatment and the right to liberty and securityChapter 3. The execution of penalties in the jurisprudence of the European Court of human rights Chapter 4. The Rights of Prisoners within the CJEU’s case law.PART 2. EFFECTIVENESS OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN PRISON AND EUROPEAN liRESPONSES TO HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION IN PRISONChapter 5. Ireland: the weak European supervision of prison policies and its explanations Chapter 6. Strengths and weaknesses of the judicial protection in Germany. Chapter 7. The conduct of prison reforms. An assessment of the effectiveness of domestic remedies in Italy Chapter 8. The impact of the European Court of Human Rights on the supervision of conditions of detention by the French courtsChapter 9. Belgium: structural problems in the field of prison overcrowding, healthcare and security measures PART 3. THE IMPACTS OF THE EUROPEAN LAW ON PRISON REFORMSChapter 10. Reform vs. Resistance in the Romanian Penitentiary System. Prison Staff Perceptions and Attitudes Regarding their Role in Reaching the Legal Goal of Detention Chapter 11. Assessment of corrective measures in the United Kingdom Chapter 12. Systemic effects and dashed expectations: The two tales of Prison Litigation in Germany
£35.99
Taylor & Francis JusticeInvolved Youth
Book SynopsisIncluding a peer support workbook with exercises, this book demonstrates the therapeutic value of art practice, both inside and outside institutions, as a more humane approach for children and adolescents affected by mass incarceration. The author discusses how a trauma-informed approach can heal marginalized and ignored citizens and refutes the notion that severe punishment for repeat offenders is essential or effective. Author Carol Cross has decades of experience incorporating therapeutic expressive arts in her professional practice, with a focus on peer-led programs. She advocates a trauma-informed approach using a peer-driven creative process, showing how such programs can intervene in the cycle of violence and contribute to a practice of community preventive care for youth deemed to be at risk. The workbook is built on the research and resources Cross has used within care plans with clinical teams and youth forensics. The user is shown how to build on these teac
£34.19
Taylor & Francis Ltd Corrections in the Community
Book SynopsisCorrections in the Community, Seventh Edition, examines the current state of community corrections and proposes an evidence-based approach to making programs more effective. As the U.S. prison and jail systems continue to struggle, options like probation, parole, alternative sentencing, and both residential and non-residential programs in the community continue to grow in importance. This text provides a solid foundation and includes the most salient information available on the broad and dynamic subject of community corrections. Authors Latessa and Lovins organize and evaluate the latest data on the assessment of offender risk/need/responsivity and successful methods that continue to improve community supervision and its effects on different types of clients, from those with mental illness or substance abuse problems to juveniles.This book provides students with a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of community corrections and prepares them to evaluate and strengthen these crucial programs. This seventh edition includes new chapters on pretrial, and graduated responses as well as updated information on specialty drug and other problem-solving courts. Now found in every state, these specialty courts represent a way to deal with some of the most devastating problems that face our population, be it substance abuse or re-entry to the community from prison. Chapters contain key terms, boxed material, review questions, and recommended readings, and a glossary is provided to clarify important concepts. The instructorâs guide is expanded, offering sample syllabi for semester, quarter, and online classes; student exercises; and research and information links. A test bank and lecture slides are also available at no cost.Trade ReviewCriminal justice students are often taught very little about community corrections, even though 7 of 10 individuals under correctional supervision in the U.S. are on probation or parole. Latessa and Lovins have written an informative, current text about pretrial, probation, and parole that includes the latest evidence-based approaches. This is a valuable addition to the academic library and will help prepare the next generation of practitioners.—Barbara Broderick, Chief, Maricopa County Adult ProbationWith the latest edition of Corrections in the Community, Latessa and Lovins have created a comprehensive, highly engaging, and up-to-date book that will easily and effectively guide the reader through America’s largest and perhaps most often misunderstood correctional system. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the history and development of the community correctional system, while also learning about the most recent issues that continue to shape and challenge the profession.—Alexander M. Holsinger, Associate Dean and Professor, University of Missouri, Kansas City, and Criminal Justice Coordinator for Johnson County, KansasWith the aim of providing a comprehensive review, the authors move beyond the basic concepts of probation and parole to a rich understanding of community corrections. The text stands out for its excellent review of the evidence-based approaches that lead to more effective policies and practices. Corrections in the Community is an essential reading for students and professionals alike. —Shelley Johnson Listwan, Professor, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Table of ContentsAbout the Authors; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. The Criminal Justice System; 2. Pretrial Bond, Bail, and Diversion; 3. Sentencing and Community Corrections; 4. Probation in America; 5. Parole in America; 6. Offender Assessment; 7. Roles of Probation and Parole Officers; 8. Supervision Strategies and Delivering Services to Offenders; 9. Graduated Responses to Behavior; 10. Community Residential Correctional Programs; 11. Special Populations in Community Corrections; 12. Women and Community Corrections; 13. Problem-Solving Courts; 14. Evaluating Community Corrections; 15. The Future of Corrections in the Community; Glossary/Index
£75.99
Hodder & Stoughton Behind these Doors
Book Synopsis*As heard on Radio 4''s Book of the Week*''A true, compassionate and honest account of what it is to work in our prisons.'' Dr Gwen Adshead, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Devil You Know''A vivid, unsentimental insight into a world that needs to be seen . . . a powerful reminder of how far we are from rehabilitating our prisons.'' The Observer''A superb, compelling book . . . powerful.'' Daily Mail''This is a beautifully written account about hope and optimism, of humanity, realism, resilience and the complexity of people.'' Professor David Wilson__________''The men I have worked with and the staff I''ve worked alongside over the last ten years in prison have taught me strength, compassion, courage, and fundamentally, the need to talk, the need to share and the need to tell these stories. These are the stories of lives lived, lost and taken, behind walTrade Review'This beautiful book really resonated for me as a true, compassionate and honest account of what it is to work in our prisons; and the massive political challenges that go with incarceration.' Dr. Gwen Adshead, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Devil You Know'This is a beautifully written account about hope and optimism, of humanity, realism, resilience and the complexity of people - some of whom wear a uniform and others who don't. Oh and it's also an account that's personal, warm and inspiring and so perhaps you'll be surprised when I tell you it's a book about prison and the people who live and work there. I'm just sorry that not all Prison Officers are like Alex South.' Professor David Wilson'I was completely gripped whilst reading it - it's such a powerful memoir and one that shines a light into a world most of the public rarely see, but need a greater understanding of if the system is to change for the better. A fascinating and heart-breaking insight into those who work in the prison system as well as those incarcerated within it.' Nikki Smith, author of The Beach Party'A vivid, unsentimental insight into a world that needs to be seen.' The Observer'Brilliant' Radio Times
£15.29
Pearson Education Limited Criminal Justice
Book SynopsisAbout the author: Professor Malcolm Davies is a criminologist and a Professor of Law at the University of West London. Table of ContentsGuided Tour Preface List of figures List of tables Chronology of key dates in the development of criminal justice in England and Wales Part A Introduction to criminal justice Chapter 1: What is criminal justice? Chapter 2: What is crime? Chapter 3: Victims and the impact of crime Chapter 4: Governmental, political and administrative context of criminal justice in England and Wales Chapter 5: Crime prevention and reduction Part B Criminal justice process: law enforcement Chapter 6: The police Chapter 7: Prosecution, caution and diversion Chapter 8: Youth justice Part C Criminal justice process: criminal courts Chapter 9: Criminal courts, judiciary and pre-trial procedures Chapter 10: The trial and establishing guilt Part D Criminal justice process: penal system Chapter 11: Sentencing aims and process Chapter 12: Punishment philosophies and penal paradigms Chapter 13: Prisons Chapter 14: Probation Service and community penalties Chapter 15: Conclusion Glossary of criminal justice terms Appendix Practical Exercises Bibliography Index
£44.64
Abrams Guantanamo Voices
Book SynopsisGuantánamo Voices is a graphic novel anthology of illustrated narratives about the prison and the lives it changed forever.Introduction by Omar El Akkad In January 2002, the United States sent a group of Muslim men they suspected of terrorism to a prison in Guantánamo Bay. They were the first of roughly 780 prisoners who would be held there—and 40 inmates still remain. More than 20 years later, very few of them have been ever charged with a crime. In Guantánamo Voices, journalist Sarah Mirk and her team of diverse, talented graphic novel artists tell the stories of 10 people whose lives have been shaped and affected by the prison, including former prisoners, lawyers, social workers, and service members. This collection of illustrated interviews explores the history of Guantánamo and the world post-9/11, presenting this complicated partisan issue through a new lens.&ldTrade Review“Moving details emerge, as when one detainee narrates his relationship with an iguana, along with profound frustration; in the words of one attorney, “The law is a joke.” The island colors and collection of styles make for a surprisingly artful book.” * The New York Times Book Review *“…the warm color palette designed by Kazimir Lee unifies the collection while helping the heavy subject matter stay measurably more approachable. This anthology disturbs and illuminates in equal measure.” * Publishers Weekly *“An eye-opening, damning indictment of one of America’s worst trespasses that continues to this day.” * Kirkus Reviews *“…exposes the surreal inhumanity and documents the humane attempts at justice-seeking for the so-called “detainees” in the “detention facility” known as Guantánamo.” * Booklist *“…The prison is often a forgotten topic of recent American history; Guantanamo Voices’illustrated format does the difficult work of making these facts accessible to a broad audience, dispelling falsehoods in the process…” * KQED *“The influences of Chris Ware, the Hernandez brothers and Moebius can be seen in Guantánamo Voices, a narrative report on the complex legal maneuvering, bureaucratic banality and patriotic equivocation that helped to justify a wartime prison that still exists today.” * Shelf Awareness *
£16.19
Amberley Publishing The Man in the Iron Mask
Book SynopsisThe truth behind the mystery of European history's most famous prisoner. It is time his story was retold for a new audience.
£17.00
Bristol University Press Policing the Pandemic
Book SynopsisWritten in the context of the #BlackLivesMatter protests, this book explores why law enforcement responses to a public health emergency are prioritised over welfare provision and what this tells us about the state's criminal justice institutions.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Policing 'the public' as a virus 2. The order of public health 3. Safety without police: an abolitionist provocation
£11.89
The University of North Carolina Press Spiritual Entrepreneurs
Book SynopsisTakes the reader deep inside faith and character-based correctional institutions, analysing the subtle meanings and difficult choices with which the incarcerated, prison administrators, staff, and chaplains grapple every day.Trade Review[A] vibrant study. . . . an intelligent take on an under-the-radar niche in the American prison system, and one that will raise eyebrows with readers interested in the intersection of faith and justice." —Publishers Weekly
£24.71
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Prison Worlds: An Ethnography of the Carceral
Book SynopsisThe prison is a recent invention, hardly more than two centuries old, yet it has become the universal system of punishment. How can we understand the place that the correctional system occupies in contemporary societies? What are the experiences of those who are incarcerated as well as those who work there? To answer these questions, Didier Fassin conducted a four-year-long study in a French short-stay prison, following inmates from their trial to their release. He shows how the widespread use of imprisonment has reinforced social and racial inequalities and how advances in civil rights clash with the rationales and practices used to maintain security and order. He also analyzes the concerns and compromises of the correctional staff, the hardships and resistance of the inmates, and the ways in which life on the inside intersects with life on the outside. In the end, the carceral condition appears to be irreducible to other forms of penalty both because of the chain of privations it entails and because of the experience of meaninglessness it comprises. Examined through ethnographic lenses, prison worlds are thus both a reflection of society and its mirror. At a time when many countries have begun to realize the impasse of mass incarceration and question the consequences of the punitive turn, this book will provide empirical and theoretical tools to reflect on the meaning of punishment in contemporary societies.Trade Review"In his penetrating field study, Didier Fassin introduces English-speaking readers to the social process of incarceration in France, from the courtroom to the prison. Fassin shows how a poor and largely immigrant population becomes entangled in a criminal justice system whose everyday operation reflects and reinforces the contours of social and economic inequality. Remarkable in its range and empirical detail, this is important reading for students of crime, law, and urban life." Bruce Western, Harvard University "Prison Worlds is simply extraordinary. It is at once a philosophy and history of modern prisons and punishment, an ethnography of French male prisoners, a racial and socio-economic theory of incarceration, and a searching meditation on world that locks up so many so cruelly and so thoughtlessly for so little. The narrative is elegant, the stories are searing, and the scholarship is impeccable. Fassin's work will sit next to Foucault's Discipline and Punish as among the most important works on carceral punishment of the past century." Wendy Brown, University of California, Berkeley"As I read it, I felt that I was going on a long train journey with a wise and chatty French professor: the book is full of vignettes of life and snatches of conversations, all grounded in a huge range of global academic sources."Nicola Padfield, The Howard Journal of Crime and Justice “Prison Worlds is exceptional for both its breadth and exceptionally detailed accounts of everyday life for prisoners and those who work in prisons. Even the title of the book, Prison Worlds, reflects Fassin’s comprehensive approach. Instead of analyzing prison as circumscribed and separate from society, he explicitly connects prisons with the rest of society.”The American Journal of Sociology Table of ContentsPreface to the English Edition Acknowledgements Prologue: Where it all begins "So this case is quite extraordinary!" That driving one's vehicle with a revoked license can lead to prison, and how the carceral world is both a mirror for and a reflection of society. Introduction: The expanding prison A recent invention. That the punitive turn of the late twentieth century has led to a carceral inflation that is presented as justified despite the evidence, and how a study in a short-stay prison can shed light on the consequences. Chapter 1: For whom the cells fill "Put me in solitary!" That contemporary developments in penal policy and practice have precipitated prison overcrowding, and how they reveal a way of dealing with inequalities. Chapter 2: A well-kept public secret "Let’s face it." That the overrepresentation of ethnic and racial minorities in a short-stay prison is rendered invisible, and how disparities in social structures and the penal chain help to explain this. Chapter 3: Ye who enter here "Tell them I'm holding up." That incarceration shock means different things depending on whether one is a judge or correctional staff, and how the prison attempts to mitigate its impact by applying the European Penitentiary Rules. Chapter 4: Life in prison: a user's manual "There shouldn't be all this wasted time here." That imprisonment represents a spatial, temporal and sensorial experience without equivalent, and how each individual strives to cope with the emptiness of prison life. Chapter 5: In the nature of things "It's their way of resisting us." That the usage of the peephole, the circulation of cellphones, and the exchanges of tobacco say a great deal about life in prison, and how everyday objects speak of politics and morality. Chapter 6: A profession in search of honor "I never tell anyone what I do for a living." That prison staff suffer from an undeservedly poor reputation, and how comparison with the world of law enforcement helps better understand the world of the guards. Chapter 7: Violent, all too violent "He's not a bad guy: it’s just he's fed up with being in his cell." That violence between inmates and assaults on staff are less unpredictable than is claimed, and how we can understand the rationales of violence. Chapter 8: Rights, interrupted "The problem is that prisoners have more rights all the time." That the carceral regime is imposed on programs of work, assistance, and education, and how the law in prison does not always guarantee more rights for inmates. Chapter 9: Land of order and security "I've called you in because we're dealing with a serious situation." That the proliferation of security measures contributes to reinforcing the carceral order, and how small adjustments of the rules are nevertheless negotiated day to day. Chapter 10: The never-ending punishment "Before, it was a hearing. Now, it's a proper tribunal." That the thinking behind distribution of sanctions resists advances in disciplinary law, and how some punishments are survivals from the prehistory of prison. Chapter 11: An unfinished business "Prison prepares you for coming back to prison." That the rarity of sentence adjustments leads to unprepared release that fosters recidivism, and how ultimately it is easier to enter prison than to leave. Conclusion: The meaning of prison Research put to the test of time? That the inertia of prison resists attempts to change it, and how the carceral condition, despite being traversed by the reality outside, remains an irreducible fact in terms of meaning and experience. Epilogue: Ethnography regained "To understand something, you have to live it." That research in a carceral environment, and writing about life in prison, involve a particular conception of the social sciences, and how ethnography helps us to understand and lead others to understand the contemporary world. Notes References Index
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Sage Publications Ltd The Penal System: An Introduction
Book SynopsisNow in its Sixth Edition, this book remains the most comprehensive and authoritative on the penal system, providing students with an incisive, critical account of the punitive, managerial and humanitarian approaches to criminal justice. Fully updated to cover the most recent changes in the Criminal Justice System, the new edition: Outlines contemporary policy debates on sentencing, staffing, youth custody and overcrowding. Explores growing inequalities in the criminal justice system including issues of race, religion, gender and sexuality, with new content on faith, and transgender prisoners. Considers the impact of privatisation on the probation service. Discusses the most recent debates around the parole process, including high-profile cases and attempts at reform. The book is supported by online resources for lecturers and students, including chapter PowerPoints, sample syllabus, summaries of key legislative acts, bills and official reports, a list of recommended further reading for each chapter, and links to important Penal Agencies and Organisations, Law Reform Organisations, and other useful academic sites. Essential reading for students of criminal justice and criminology, studying penology, punishments and the penal system.Trade ReviewA welcome update to a seminal text highlighting the continuing challenges and pressures of the contemporary criminal justice system. An important text for students, scholars and practitioners alike, and an essential reference point for policy makers. The book outlines the historical, sociological and political background to this "crisis" and offers some suggestions and best practice to achieve a just and humane penal system for the future. A must read for anyone interested in this often controversial area. -- Dr Lynn Saunders OBEThe Penal System comprehensively addresses one of the core facets of Criminology: How does society deal with those who break the law? The new edition reinvigorates the conversation about how we construct, utilise, and implement processes of punishment and social control. It is a must read for students, academics, and the wider public. -- Dr Jason WarrThis sixth edition of The Penal System continues the tradition of incisive analysis of the state of the nation in relation to the penal system. This is a well-crafted book which gives an excellent overview of the key challenges and directions in the contemporary English and Welsh penal system. In particular, the authors offer clear attempts to locate the crux of the problems in sentencing system, and they address key issues of how to solve the various crises of conditions in the prison system, community-based sentences, and provision for young people in conflict with the law through the youth justice system. The book also addresses the various crises of conditions, control and authority, accountability and legitimacy. This is a must read for those who wish to better understand and appreciate the complexities, the principles and practices of the penal system. Students and policy-makers alike will benefit from this extremely well-informed and insightful explanation of penal affairs. -- Professor Loraine GelsthorpeTable of ContentsChapter 1. Crisis? What crisis? Chapter 2. Justifying punishment Chapter 3. Explaining punishment Chapter 4. Sentencing: the crux of the crisis Chapter 5. Punishment in the community Chapter 6. Prisons and the penal crisis Chapter 7. Early release: the penal system′s safety valve Chapter 8. The youth justice system Chapter 9. Diversity and bias in the criminal justice system Chapter 10. Solving the crisis?
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd Convicts in the Colonies: Transportation Tales
Book SynopsisIn the eighty years between 1787 and 1868 more than 160,000 men, women and children convicted of everything from picking pockets to murder were sentenced to be transported beyond the seas'. These convicts were destined to serve out their sentences in the empire's most remote colony: Australia. Through vivid real-life case studies and famous tales of the exceptional and extraordinary, Convicts in the Colonies narrates the history of convict transportation to Australia - from the first to the final fleet. Using the latest original research, Convicts in the Colonies reveals a fascinating century-long history of British convicts unlike any other. Covering everything from crime and sentencing in Britain and the perilous voyage to Australia, to life in each of the three main penal colonies - New South Wales, Van Diemen's Land, and Western Australia - this book charts the lives and experiences of the men and women who crossed the world and underwent one of the most extraordinary punishment in history.
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Pan Macmillan Strangeways Unlocked: The Shocking Truth about
Book SynopsisA darkly funny, harrowing and heartbreaking look at the reality of prison life, with first-hand accounts from men who found themselves on the wrong side of the cell doors.Neil ‘Sam’ Samworth spent eleven years as a prison officer at HMP Manchester, better known as Strangeways. He has seen it all: from notorious criminals, dangerous gangsters and repeat offenders to those who simply made the wrong decisions. In this shocking page-turner, he tracks down former prisoners and staff, and uncovers the inside story of what life is really like in one of the UK’s most infamous high-security prisons.We’ll see a prisoner whose unwanted feud with an inmate ends in a fight and the loss of his eye, another who is convicted for theft but leaves addicted to spice, and many who become victims of the Imprisonment for Public Protection system where they find themselves serving indefinite sentences for petty crimes. We’ll see the dark underworld of the prison system, where riots can occur at any time, where the worlds of gangbangers suddenly collide, where class A drugs and contrabands roam. On the other side, we’ll see staff grappling with a failing prison system, while dealing with an inmate who records the highest ever psychopath rating and caring fully for men with mental health issues.In brutally raw and gripping detail, Strangeways Unlocked gives voice to the people behind the bars and exposes a prison system that is failing them, providing an unforgettable account of a life that many can only imagine.
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Pan Macmillan Strangeways Unlocked: The Shocking Truth about
Book SynopsisA darkly funny, harrowing and heartbreaking look at the reality of prison life, with first-hand accounts from men who found themselves on the wrong side of the cell doors. Including a preface powerfully read by the author, Neil Samworth.Neil ‘Sam’ Samworth spent eleven years as a prison officer at HMP Manchester, better known as Strangeways. He has seen it all: from notorious criminals, dangerous gangsters and repeat offenders to those who simply made the wrong decisions. In this shocking page-turner, he tracks down former prisoners and staff, and uncovers the inside story of what life is really like in one of the UK’s most infamous high-security prisons.We’ll see a prisoner whose unwanted feud with an inmate ends in a fight and the loss of his eye, another who is convicted for theft but leaves addicted to spice, and many who become victims of the IPP system where they find themselves serving indefinite sentences for petty crimes. We’ll see the dark underworld of the prison system, where riots can occur at any time, where the worlds of gangbangers suddenly collide, where class A drugs and contrabands roam. On the other side, we’ll see staff grappling with a failing prison system, while dealing with an inmate who records the highest ever psychopath rating and caring fully for men with mental health issues.In brutally raw and gripping detail, Strangeways Unlocked gives voice to the people behind the bars and exposes a prison system that is failing them, providing an unforgettable account of a life that many can only imagine.Trade ReviewNeil Samworth’s story is authentic, tough, horrifying in some places and hilarious in others. It captivates the reader because the author’s honesty and decency shine through as he tells it like it is on the daily roller coaster ride of prison life in Strangeways. An enthralling, exciting but disturbing book -- Jonathan Aitken on Strangeways
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Bristol University Press Introduction to Convict Criminology
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Haymarket Books Caged
Book SynopsisThis poignant play, written by current and formerly incarcerated authors, uses gripping truths and soulful dialogue to reveal the human cost of America’s for-profit justice system. The story follows Omar, pulled back into the prison system after trying to lift his family out of poverty, who struggles to maintain a sense of humanity while fighting to keep his loved ones close. According to NJ.com, “From institutionalized racism to addiction to the prison-industrial complex, this is a play about a great many large, pressing social challenges, but at its core it is a play about one family and its struggles to remain united as their world steadily crumbles. Impactful, warm, and unrelenting, this play that began as an experiment turns out to be an excellent examination of the human cost of a harsh and inhospitable world.” All profits from the book will go to a prison re-entry fund run by The Second Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, New Jersey to help the playwrights secure housing and continue their schooling upon release.
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OR Books Cars and Jails: Dreams of Freedom, Realties of
Book Synopsis“Racism is like a Cadillac, they bring out a new model every year.”— Malcolm X (a former auto worker) Written in a lively, accessible fashion and drawing extensively on interviews with people who were formerly incarcerated, Cars and Jails examines how the costs of car ownership and use are deeply enmeshed with the U.S. prison system. American consumer lore has long held the automobile to be a “freedom machine,” consecrating the mobility of a free people. Yet, paradoxically, the car also functions at the cross-roads of two great systems of entrapment and immobility– the American debt economy and the carceral state. Cars and Jails investigates this paradox, showing how auto debt, traffic fines, over-policing, and automated surveillance systems work in tandem to entrap and criminalize poor people. The authors describe how racialization and poverty take their toll on populations with no alternative, in a country poorly served by public transport, to taking out loans for cars and exposing themselves to predatory and often racist policing. Looking skeptically at the frothy promises of the “mobility revolution,” Livingston and Ross close with thought-provoking ideas for a radical overhaul of transportation.Trade Review“An extraordinary example of how critical carceral studies can enlighten, complicate and inspire.”— Angela Y. Davis, activist, scholar and author"I’ve dreamed for years that somebody would write this book. It’s not only a brilliant intervention but a necessary one. Livingston and Ross explore the profound antisociality of automotive life in a society configured by racial hierarchy. They have thoughtfully illuminated the mutual articulation of automotivity and carcerality in provocative ways that have enormous practical value."— Paul Gilroy, award-winning theorist of race and racism and author of Postcolonial Melancholia
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Columbia Global Reports What's Prison For?: Punishment and Rehabilitation
Book SynopsisWhat happens inside our prisons? What’s Prison For? examines the “incarceration” part of “mass incarceration.” What happens inside prisons and jails, where nearly two million Americans are held? Bill Keller, one of America’s most accomplished journalists, has spent years immersed in the subject. He argues that the most important role of prisons is preparing incarcerated people to be good neighbors and good citizens when they return to society, as the overwhelming majority will. Keller takes us inside the walls of our prisons, where we meet men and women who have found purpose while in state custody; American corrections officials who have set out to learn from Europe’s state-of-the-art prison campuses; a rehab unit within a Pennsylvania prison, dubbed Little Scandinavia, where lifers serve as mentors; a college behind bars in San Quentin; a women’s prison that helps imprisoned mothers bond with their children; and Keller’s own classroom at Sing Sing. Surprising in its optimism, What’s Prison For? is an indispensable guide on how to improve our prison system, and a powerful argument that the status quo is a shameful waste of human potential.Trade Review“Keller’s smart, short new book tries to explain how America became so addicted to mass incarceration, and how we might finally reform a system which houses a disproportionally Black and brown population.” —Guardian “Having spent years immersed in prisons as a reporter and teacher, Keller offers a blunt indictment of our broken prison system, while also pointing out real possibilities for reform.” —Commonweal “Bill Keller has done something well nigh impossible: written a pithy, engaging book about prison reform, with flashes of wit and memorable quotes from both those incarcerated and their jailers.... Keller is refreshingly optimistic about the direction of prison reform, in ways small and large, and by book’s end you feel as invested in better prisons as if you yourself might do time someday.” —Air Mail “It’s rare to finish the last page of a book on the criminal legal system with hope, and one does walk away with a sense that even just one person can positively impact lives of those behind bars. While the question of what prisons are for can’t be answered by any one text, Keller’s contribution to the conversation is an important one.” —Brennan Center for Justice “Readers might close What’s Prison For? reminded of the need to find less retributive ways to address the harms and pain imposed on crime victims.... Incarcerated people are people. Bill Keller reminds us that we must treat them that way, both to honor their humanity and to honor our own.” —Washington Monthly “Makes the case that governments routinely squander the opportunity to improve the prospects of people they view as dangerous enough to lock up for years or decades.” —Reason “A valuable and necessary book.” —The Arts Fuse “A brisk and impassioned indictment of the U.S. prison system.... Detailed and empathetic, this is an airtight case for reform.” —Publishers Weekly “This book will resonate strongly with anyone impacted by US prisons, but is a good entry point into conversations about US prisons for all readers.” —CHOICE “America’s unjust system of mass incarceration tears families apart, costs taxpayers billions of dollars each year, and doesn’t make our communities any safer. Bill Keller has been shining a light at our broken criminal justice system for years, and powerfully argues that America can and must do better. To do nothing or say nothing only reinforces the current nightmare. I hope you read this book, learn, and in some way, join the growing bipartisan efforts to bring about urgently needed change.” —Senator Cory Booker “A compassionate argument about why any reckoning with mass incarceration should transform imprisonment itself.... A strong single-volume response to a seemingly intractable national dilemma.” —Kirkus Reviews “A learned, lucid primer on the American prison system—its history and particularly on the best ideas for reforming it. Broadly sourced, intelligently curated, wisely explained.” —Ted Conover, author of Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing
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Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd Abolitionist Intimacies
Book SynopsisIn Abolitionist Intimacies, El Jones examines the movement to abolish prisons through the Black feminist principles of care and collectivity. Understanding the history of prisons in Canada in their relationship to settler colonialism and anti-Black racism, Jones observes how practices of intimacy become imbued with state violence at carceral sites including prisons, policing and borders, as well as through purported care institutions such as hospitals and social work. The state also polices intimacy through mechanisms such as prison visits, strip searches and managing community contact with incarcerated people. Despite this, Jones argues, intimacy is integral to the ongoing struggles of prisoners for justice and liberation through the care work of building relationships and organizing with the people inside. Through characteristically fierce and personal prose and poetry, and motivated by a decade of prison justice work, Jones observes that abolition is not only a political movement to end prisons; it is also an intimate one deeply motivated by commitment and love.
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Reaktion Books Pain and Retribution: A Short History of British
Book SynopsisPain and Retribution charts the rise and rise of a form of punishment that takes place behind the walls of the institution we have come to call 'prison'. It is the first single volume history of British prisons, charting their history from the time of the Norman Conquest to the present day. Written by a former prison governor who is now one of the country's leading criminologists, the book offers unrivalled insight into the prison system in England, Scotland and Wales. David Wilson, using criminological theory, looks at the way in which the prison has needed to satisfy the demands of three interested parties: first, the public, including politicians and media commentators; second, prison staff; and third, the prisoners themselves. The inability of the prison to satisfy all three groups at the same time means that the prison system is perpetually in crisis, and is therefore seen as a failure. Ironically, the prison system continues to prosper in terms of the numbers of prisoners incarcerated and the vast amount of money that society invests in keeping them locked up. Pain and Retribution explores prison as an institution and discusses not only who gets imprisoned but also what happens to people when they are 'banged up'. David Wilson investigates how prisons are designed and how they are organized and managed, allowing the reader access to all areas, from the prison landing to the people behind the locked doors, including the prison staff. He asks searching questions about the purpose of Britain's current prison system and why prison exerts such a hold on the collective psyche and imagination.
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Granta Books The Diary of a Gulag Prison Guard
Book SynopsisIn the archives of the Memorial International Human Rights Centre in Moscow is an extraordinary diary, a rare first-person testimony of a commander of guards in a Soviet labour camp. Ivan Chistyakov was sent to the Gulag in 1937, where he worked at the Baikal-Amur Corrective Labour Camp for over a year. Life at the Gulag was anathema to Chistyakov, a cultured Muscovite with a nostalgia for pre-revolutionary Russia, and an amateur painter and poet. He recorded its horrors with an unmatchable immediacy, documenting a world where petty rivalries put lives at risk, prisoners hacked off their fingers to bet in card games, railway sleepers were burned for firewood and Siberian winds froze the lather on the soap. From his stumbling poetic musings on the bitter landscape to his matter-of-fact grumbles about his stove, from accounts of the conditions of the camp to reflections on the cruelty of loneliness, this diary is unique - a visceral and immediate description of a place and time whose repercussions still affect the shape of modern Russia.Trade ReviewThe diary of Ivan Chistyakov is unique - a narrative of the brutal conditions in Stalin's Gulag, told from the point of view of one of the captors... Told with a telling eye for detail, the diary is a crushingly bleak portrait of casual violence, unfulfillable quotas, endless fights and escape attempts, inefficiency and injustice - all played out against the deadly dark and cold of a Siberian winter... Perhaps the most chilling psychological insight offered by the diary is the portrait of a humane man conforming to an inhuman system... There is no redemption in The Diary of a Gulag Prison Guard - only a portrait of the banality of evil, and the part that the daily compromises made by a single broken man, play in a vast machine of terror -- Owen Matthews * Spectator *Written in a beautiful, educated hand [...] these notebooks are, so far, unique in confirming the insight of the gulag inmate Varlam Shalamov: that the system dehumanised the guards as much as the prisoners -- Donald Rayfield * Literary Review *A record of this sensitive man's rapid dehumanisation -- Robert Eustace * Sunday Telegraph *A rare and fascinating insight into the Soviet camp system, and a reminder that the imprisoned weren't its only victims -- Anna Reid, author * Leningrad *
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Granta Books I Will Never See the World Again
Book Synopsis'A deeply moving memoir... We owe Ahmet Altan a tremendous debt for the strength he has shown in sharing his story with us' Jon McGregor Written from the confines of a prison cell in Istanbul, one of Turkey's greatest living novelists reflects upon hope, despair and the light literature can bring to even the darkest places. The destiny I put down in my novel has become mine. I am now under arrest like the hero I created years ago. I await the decision that will determine my future, just as he awaited his. I am unaware of my destiny, which has perhaps already been decided, just as he was unaware of his. I suffer the pathetic torment of profound helplessness, just as he did. Like a cursed oracle, I foresaw my future years ago not knowing that it was my own. Confined in a cell four metres long, imprisoned on absurd, Kafkaesque charges, novelist Ahmet Altan was one of many writers persecuted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan's oppressive regime. In this extraordinary memoir, written from his prison cell, Altan reflects upon his sentence, on a life whittled down to a courtyard covered by bars, and on the hope and solace a writer's mind can provide, even in the darkest places. Longlisted for the 2019 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 'It is something special to visit Ahmet Altan in his prison, and to leave with an unexpected feeling of elation, motivated by the sheer, towering greatness of the human spirit' Philippe Sands 'Read this - it will explain why you ever read anything, why anyone ever writes' AL KennedyTrade Review[This book] speaks for itself with such clarity, certainty and wisdom that only one thing needs to be said: read it. And then read it again... A radiant celebration of the inner resources of human beings... Sublime... A triumph of the spirit -- Simon Callow * Guardian *A remarkable memoir by a remarkable writer ... it is something special to visit Ahmet Altan in his prison, and to leave with an unexpected feeling of elation, motivated by the sheer, towering greatness of the human spirit -- Philippe Sands, author of * East West Street *Ahmet Atlan's memoir is a message in a bottle, a pearl in a bottle, smuggled out to us from Erdogan's sea of darkness. I Will Never See The World Again is a startling, heartbreaking testament to the author's honesty and resilience, a love letter to his calling, an eye-witness statement from the hell of denunciations and mass arrests that Turkey has become. It stands with those very rare books - by Frankl, Niemoller, Grossman, Levi, Solzhenitsyn - which bring truths from a furnace where lives are burned. Read this - it will explain why you ever read anything, why anyone ever writes -- AL Kennedy, author * Serious Sweet *Remarkable... This book glitters with courage, intelligence, and an almost superhuman fighting spirit... What a writer, and what a man -- Jane Graham * Big Issue *Remember the name Ahmet Altan! Add him to the great voices writing from prison across the centuries - Boethius, Cervantes, Gramsci, Soyinka, Solzhenitsyn - and be moved to tears and indignation by his story -- Ariel Dorfman, author * Death and The Maiden *A deeply moving memoir, which resounds loudly with the sheer pleasure of writing. We owe Ahmet Altan a tremendous debt for the strength he has shown in sharing his story with us. Read this book, share it, and welcome Ahmet into your home -- Jon McGregorAltan's account of living with courage and dignity in unjust circumstances is a testament to human endurance, joining the ranks of the greatest prison memoirs... eloquent and profoundly affecting -- Alastair Mabbot * Herald *An invigorating testament to the consolations of the mind... charged with a striking compassion and magnanimity that belies the circumstances of its composition... Ahmet's prose glistens -- Brendan Daly * Sunday Business Post *Altan's essays are pithy meditations on freedom, literature, love and culture . . . By reading their works we offer them a lifeline to the outside world, in defiance of those who would silence them * TLS *
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University of Wales Press The Welsh Criminal Justice System: On the Jagged
Book SynopsisThe Welsh criminal justice system is unique. While the country has its own devolved government and parliament, there is no Welsh equivalent of the Scottish or Northern Irish justice systems. Rather, the writ of England and Wales criminal justice institutions continues to run. Yet the extensive responsibilities of Wales’s devolved institutions ensure that they necessarily play a significant role in criminal justice. As a result, the Welsh criminal justice system operates across a ‘jagged edge’ of devolved and reserved powers and responsibilities. This book provides the first academic account of this system. It demonstrates not only that Wales has some of the worst criminal justice outcomes in western Europe, but that even if the will existed to try to address these problems, the current constitutional underpinnings of the Welsh criminal justice system would make it nigh-on impossible. Based on official data and in-depth interviews, this is an urgent and challenging book, required reading for anyone interested in Welsh politics and society.Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables List of Maps Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Introduction: A Welsh criminal justice system? Chapter 2 Outcomes in the Welsh criminal justice system Chapter 3 Whitehall and the Welsh criminal justice system: What power reveals Chapter 4 The Welsh Government and criminal justice: Responsibility without power Chapter 5 On policy making and policy taking: Two case studies Chapter 6 Scrutiny and accountability across the jagged edge Chapter 7 The future of the Welsh criminal justice system Appendix Bibliography
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John Blake Publishing Ltd Killers Behind Bars: Britain's Deadliest
Book SynopsisWhen Kate married gangster Ronnie Kray, he introduced her to the most deadly criminals ever known. She persuaded them to talk about their crimes, fears and dreams. The result is a book offering an authentic, shocking and gripping insight into the criminal mind. In this true crime classic, Kate Kray delves into the world of some of Britain's most dangerous prisoners, conducting first-hand interviews with them in order to better understand their crimes. From cold contract killings to crimes of passion, this is a fascinating insight into the minds of murderers who have been punished with the longest sentence of all.
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The History Press Ltd Women and the Noose: A History of Female
Book SynopsisTracing the history of female crime and execution from 1726 to 1955, Women and the Noose presents the cases of over fifty women who met their end on the hangman’s gallows. From the criminal act to the execution day itself, the women’s stories illustrate the range of crimes punishable by execution such as petty theft and murder, as well as reactions to the death sentence, including ‘pleading the belly’ as a defence. Richard Clark also discusses the developments in execution methods, from burning at the stake to the short-and long-drop; and the move from the very public hangings to the more dignified private events. Clark’s frank treatment of the executions combined with sympathetic revelations about the women’s private lives makes Women and the Noose a chilling and surprisingly moving read.
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Emerald Publishing Limited Punishment, Probation and Parole: Mapping out
Book SynopsisIn many countries, community-based penalties such as probation, electronic monitoring and parole are the most common sanctions used in the punishment of criminalized individuals. Despite the widespread use of community-based penalties, these forms of penalization or punishment remain a less studied feature of punishment research today. Punishment, Probation and Parole maps this lacuna in knowledge and scholarship while charting a path to fill it. Bringing together a series of key conceptual papers by leading scholars, the chapters explore the various dimensions and forms of community-based penalties as they are constructed and experienced in different times and places, producing different socio-penal effects. Addressing pressing debates and emerging concepts, this much-needed collection serves to chart directions for future researchers to explore in the field of community-based penalties.Trade ReviewBuilding off McNeill's (2018) Pervasive Punishment, this new edited volume asks how we "make sense" of mass supervision across time and place. The volume brings together some of the most thoughtful scholars working on community sanctions in Europe, the U.S. and less-well studied countries including Chile and Australia, and elsewhere, asking what purposes sanctions like probation and parole serve in the name of justice and how such supervision is experienced by individuals, families and communities. Each chapter brings us a new location and focus, showing the complex and contradictory forces and experiences of community sanctions. And yet across all this diversity is a sense that community sanctions have strayed from their original purposes, growing more punitive and managerial. Taken together, the volume powerfully asks us to consider whether mass supervision itself can ever be rehabilitated away from punishment. -- Michelle S. Phelps, Associate Professor and Martindale Endowed Chair, Department of Sociology, University of Minnesota, USAIt is increasingly recognized that punishment in the community is no longer the humanising and rehabilitative undertaking as was initially intended. Based on insights from nine different countries around the globe, this book identifies common trends of managerialism and massification. Starting from a deepening and critical understanding of McNeill’s concept of mass supervision and taking a decolonizing perspective into account, this book offers an excellent and thought-provoking contribution to the scholarship on community punishment. -- Kristel Beyens, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, BelgiumTable of ContentsChapter 1. Punishment, Probation and Parole: Introduction; Fergus McNeill, Katharina Maier, and Rosemary Ricciardelli Chapter 2. Putting the ‘Mass’ in ‘Mass Supervision’: A Conceptual Analysis; David J. Hayes Chapter 3. The Loss of Meaning in Mass McProbation and McRe-entry; Martine Herzog-Evans Chapter 4. The Changing Role of Community Sanctions in Norway; John Todd-Kvam Chapter 5. (Un)making Penal Electronic Monitoring Policy in Scotland; Ryan Casey Chapter 6. How Has the Weight of Supervision Changed in Romania in the Last Decade?; Ioan Durnescu and Andrada Istrate Chapter 7. ‘That’s not who I am’: Misrecognition, Refusal, and Accommodation Within Parole; Robert Werth Chapter 8. Mass Supervision in the South: 10 Years of the Reform to Alternative Sanctions in Chile; Ana María Morales Chapter 9. ‘Secondary Supervision’ in Canada: A Qualitative Examination of How Probationers’ Loved Ones Understand Community Supervision; Katharina Maier, Michael Weinrath, Rosemary Ricciardelli, and Gillan Foley Chapter 10. Community Sanctions in Australia: Engaging State Level Variations and Developing Indigenous Governance; David Brown Chapter 11. Punishment, Probation and Parole: Conclusion; Fergus McNeill, Katharina Maier, and Rosemary Ricciardelli
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Atlantic Books Time After Time: Repeat Offenders – the Inside
Book Synopsis***From the bestselling author of A Bit of a Stretch***'It's a cracking book. He really can write.' - James O'Brien, LBC'Eloquent, witty, engaging and enraged ... the most important book you'll read this year.' Sathnam Sanghera'Chris Atkins brings a unique perspective, an unflinching eye and a dark sense of humour to hidden stories from the underbelly of the British justice system. Time after Time is entertaining, unsettling, illuminating and important.' Rafael BehrA funny, touching, challenging and campaigning book about our prisons crisis by the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Bit of a StretchRead the hilarious, shocking and enraging inside stories of those stuck in our broken justice system. Meet the prisoners who: -escaped jail by pretending to be his twin brother-lived in luxury hotels for nine months masquerading as the Duke of Marlborough-was put back inside indefinitely for not attending a partyBritish prisoners have to endure the most inhumane and barbaric conditions imaginable, so why do so many of them keep going back? 80% of criminals who receive cautions or convictions are reoffenders 46% of ex-prisoners are re-convicted within a year of leaving prison Reoffending costs the taxpayer £18 billion per yearThe numbers are staggering. But the reasons behind them will shock you. Former inmate and documentary maker Chris Atkins has spent the last six years tracking the fortunes of a dozen repeat offenders to understand why the state fails to keep them out of trouble.Featuring funny, wild and poignant stories, Time After Time exploits Chris's unprecedented access to the criminal underworld to understand why the system actually makes reoffending all but inevitable for ex-prisoners.Trade ReviewEloquent, witty, engaging and enraged ... the most important book you'll read this year. -- Sathnam SangheraChris Atkins brings a unique perspective, an unflinching eye and a dark sense of humour to hidden stories from the underbelly of the British justice system. Time after Time is entertaining, unsettling, illuminating and important. -- Rafael BehrAn incredible piece of work. I am trembling with rage at the state of the British penal system. Dear God - I hope this book helps change things. * John Niven *Shocking, scathing, entertaining... If you thought you knew how bad British prisons are, you haven't read this book... It's an inside story to make you weep at the incompetence, stupidity and viciousness of the current system. * Guardian on A Bit of a Stretch *Powerful... a dispassionate record of the grinding down of the human soul, deliberate hopelessness, insane and moribund bureaucracy, the whims of bullying guards, roll calls, curses, kicks and punches.' * Telegraph on A Bit of a Stretch *An incredibly compelling account, not just because of Atkins' incongruity and his knack for black, observational humour, but because it lays bare a system that has become utterly dysfunctional. Atkins is thrust into the heart of Britain's prison crisis and can never quite believe what he is seeing. It's a sort of Kafkaesque haplessness. A bleak catalogue of absurdity. * The Times on A Bit of a Stretch *Surreal, darkly funny, at times horrifying but always humane account of what it's like to be locked up. * Observer on A Bit of a Stretch *A highly readable and thought-provoking account, which illuminates a failing and anachronistic institution in dire need of a radical overhaul. * Daily Mail on A Bit of a Stretch *A soul-searching account... A pacy memoir which is imbued with a dark humour... heartbreaking. [Atkins is] honest enough to have left in the parts that would make his mother wince. * Sunday Times on A Bit of a Stretch *Fabulous. Candid, funny and never self-pitying, this is a must-read insight into why prison simply doesn't work. -- Jon Snow on A Bit of a StretchIt's a cracking book, he can really write. -- James O’Brien * LBC *Table of Contentsi: Prologue ii: Introduction 1: 'Gavin' 2: Ed 3: Josh 4: Jojo 5: Jake 6: 'Harry' and 'Ingrid' 7: Alex 8: 'Sandra' and 'Lee' 9: Steve 10: Simon 11: 'Alan' 12: 'Eric' 13: Marc 14: Carl and Karl iii: Conclusion iv: Appendix v: Acknowledgements vi: Endnotes vii: Index
£17.00
Verso Books Free Them All: A Feminist Call to Abolish the
Book SynopsisHow does the criminal justice system affect women's lives? Do prisons keep women safe? Should feminists rely on policing and the law to achieve women's liberation?The mainstream feminist movement has proposed "locking up the bad men," and called on prisons, the legal system, and the state to protect women from misogynist violence. This carceral approach to feminism, activist and scholar Gwenola Ricordeau argues, does not make women safer: it harms women, including victims of violence, and in particular people of color, poor people, and LGBTQ people.In this scintillating, comprehensive study, Ricordeau draws from two decades as an abolitionist activist and scholar of the penal justice system to describe how the criminal justice system hurts women. Considering the position of survivors of violence, criminalized women, and women with criminalized relatives, Ricordeau charts a new path to emancipation without incarceration. With a new foreword by Silvia Federici.Trade ReviewWith a new foreword by Silvia Federici, this volume makes a feminist case for the abolition of the prison system as we have known it. Ricordeau deftly explores the harms of incarceration and the path to a more just system for all. -- Karla Strand, Best Books of August 2023 * Ms. Magazine *Professor Ricordeau's analysis of the absurdities of the system and the sizable obstacles facing those determined to find meaningful solutions combines scholarly discipline with a powerful, emotional appeal for justice. -- Bill Littlefield * The Arts Fuse *Do prisons ever really keep women safe? For a long time, mainstream feminism has been dominated by the view that bad men should simply be locked away. But, as activist and scholar Gwendola Ricordeau argues, this carceral approach has never made women safer: instead, it only makes society's most marginalized suffer. Here, she proposes a bolder, more radical vision. * Dazed *Gwenola Ricordeau's compelling new book, Free Them All, builds a contemporary case for the intersections between feminism and prison abolition, dismantling the notion that the criminalization of violence against women benefits or protects women. Ricordeau argues that our penal system protects no one, is driven by profit, and disproportionately harms victims of violence, poor people, people of color, and LGBTQ people.the translation work of Emma Ramadan and Tom Roberge is precise and lucid throughout. -- Rachel DeWoskin * LIBER *Table of ContentsPreface by Silvia FedericiIntroduction: My Heart Has Its ReasonsCh 1: Prison AbolitionCh 2: The Victimization of Women and their Treatment by the Penal SystemCh 3: Women in the Legal SystemCh 4: Women at the Doors of PrisonsCh 5: Prison Abolition and FeminismCh 6: Self-Emancipation from Prisons and the Building of Autonomy
£11.39
Orion Publishing Co The Prison Teacher: Stories from Britain's Most
Book SynopsisAS SEEN ON BBC BREAKFASTStep inside one of Britain's most renowned prisons...During her time as a prison teacher Mim Skinner met people from all walks of life - what united them, was that they had committed a serious crime. But Mim's job was not to judge them, it was to teach.In this compelling, inspirational memoir Mim takes you behind the bars. From drugs and violence to pregnancy and heartbreak, Mim's classroom saw it all. With high drama but also candid humour The Prison Teacher is full of eye-opening stories of those without a voice, revealing the human side of our country's most controversial institution.'Shocking, poignant and darkly funny' Woman & Home'Full of nitty-gritty details of life inside' The Guardian'Humbling, hopeful and wryly hilarious' The Herald'Very real and powerful account' Kate Paradine, CEO of Women in Prison'A humane, sometimes humorous, and always perceptive account of prison life' Ken Loach'Very funny and important' Pandora Sykes, co-host The High Low ShowA STYLIST NON-FICTION BOOK OF YEAR 2020Trade ReviewI've never read a book like Jailbirds before - which shows quite how much we need it. It is very funny and very important and reminds us that women in jail are still women worth listening to. I'm only grateful - for them, and for us - that Mim was listening. * Pandora Sykes *Mim's warmth and understanding make for a humane, sometimes humorous, and always perceptive account of prison life. This book is a fine achievement. * Ken Loach *Jailbirds is a very real and powerful account of living and working in a women's prison - with all the complexities, pain, frustrations and hope to be encountered there. It's a really accessible, engaging read and we will be recommending it to new staff as part of their induction. * Kate Paradine, CEO of Women in Prison *Skinner's warmth and empathy radiates from the pages in this eye-opening read. Humbling, hopeful and wryly hilarious in equal measure, it serves as a powerful reminder about the importance that women's voices - even behind bars - deserve to be heard. * SUNDAY HERALD *Skinner's book is full of nitty-gritty details of life inside, and peppered with stories (some tragic, some funny, some poignant, all real) of the women who make up Britain's female prison population. -- Joanna Moorhead * THE OBSERVER *
£19.92
Verso Books F: Hu Feng's Prison Years
Book SynopsisHu Feng, the 'counterrevolutionary' leader of a banned literary school, spent twenty-five years in the Chinese Communist Party's prison system. But back in the Party's early days, he was one of its best known literary theoreticians and critics-at least until factional infighting, and his short fuse, made him persona non grata among the establishment.His wife, Mei Zhi, shared his incarceration for many years. F is her account of that time, beginning ten years after her and Hu Feng's initial arrest. She herself was eventually released, after which she navigated the party's Byzantine prison bureaucracy searching for his whereabouts. Having finally found him, she voluntarily returned to gaol to care for him in his rage and suffering, watching his descent into madness as the excesses of the Cultural Revolution took their toll.Both an intimate portrait of Mei Zhi's life with Hu Feng and a stark account of the prison system and life under Mao, F is at once beautiful and harrowing.With support from English PENThis book has been selected to receive financial assistance from English PEN's Writers in Translation programme supported by Bloomberg. English PEN exists to promote literature and its understanding, uphold writers' freedoms around the world, campaign against the persecution and imprisonment of writers for stating their views, and promote the friendly co-operation of writers and free exchange of ideas. For more information visit www.englishpen.org.Trade ReviewWhat kind of people are those we don't execute? We don't execute people like Hu Feng ... not because their crimes don't deserve capital punishment but because such executions would yield no advantage ... Counterrevolutionaries are trash, they are vermin, but once in your hands, you can make them perform some kind of service for the people. -- Mao ZedongA brilliant literary writer and critic ... [F: Hu Feng's Prison Years] is a vivid portrayal of the suffocating intellectual life of Mao's years. -- Ngeow Chow Bing * China Report *
£13.59
Persephone Books Ltd Into the Whirlwind
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£16.00
Waterside Press The Little Book of Prison: A Beginners Guide
Book SynopsisAn easy-to-read prison survival guide of do's and don'ts. Perfect for anyone facing trial for an offence that may lead to imprisonment, their families and friends. Packed with humour as well as more serious items. Backed by prisoner support organizations. Straightforward and highly entertaining. Frankie started writing the LBP from day two of entering prison as a first-time offender. He had no idea how the system or a prison worked. He was clueless about it all and it was hard for him going in and frightening for the family and loved ones he left behind. The writing began as self-help and as the days progressed it occurred to Frankie that the LBP would prove useful to first-time offenders as well as other prisoners and help them get through what is surely one of the most difficult times in their lives. It also motivated him to get out on the prison wing and find out as much as possible about his new home. There are a lot of books about people in prison, people in far worse places than Frankie was and on far longer sentences. But the LBP is a book about prison not people, and will help new inmates, their friends and families get to know what to expect from the system. The LBP is a masterpiece in comic writing but somehow gets through to people with serious information in a way that more formal texts cannot. Already organizations connected to the criminal justice system are beginning to acknowledge that Frankie Owen's LBP is an ideal read for people facing the trauma of a first prison sentence. It will also be of considerable interest to other prisoners or people working in a custodial setting. "If people want to know what prison is like it's for them, if people need to know what happens in prison it's definitely for them". 'By the end of the book, I felt like Frankie Owens was my cell-mate. His style and execution is either perversely skilful or an absolute fluke, but whatever it is, it is certainly good': Prison Service Journal. 'Absolutely hilarious, I'm not sure it'll ever be standard prison issue but maybe it should be! Packed full of witty and wry observations and some extremely pertinent advice. It is well-structured, easy to read and informative. I hope he continues writing as The Little Book of Prison is something that the general public would love to read as well as a guide book for other prisoners': Koestler Award Judges 'Funny and educational, in a tongue in cheek kind of way, and has a much wider appeal than you might think': thebookbag.co.uk Frankie Owens was prisoner A1443CA at Her Majesty's pleasure until 2 August 2011. If he had been given the information gathered in LBP, he thinks that the first weeks inside would have been better and the learning curve not as steep.Trade Review'Our awards judges don't give a Platinum Award lightly, and this book is a winner on more than one level. It is a practical and totally frank introduction to real life in the British prison system - probably the best introduction there is. But it is also a wonderfully human narrative and a sharply argued critique - the wit and wisdom of one inmate who turns out to be a born writer. I was gripped from start to finish - roared with laughter one minute, winced with pain the next, and was left wondering why we have prisons at all': Tim Robertson, Chief Executive, The Koestler Trust. 'A fun, easy to read little guide to the bits of prison life they never tell you about at induction': Inside Time. 'Funny and educational, in a tongue in cheek kind of way, and has a much wider appeal than you might think': thebookbag.co.uk. As featured in the Guardian, The Huffington Post, the RSA, BBC Radio, Sabotage Times and leading prison newspaper Inside Time.Table of ContentsGolden Rules Of LBP: About the Author; 1 Introduction: 2 Getting To Court: 2.1 Getting Nicked: 2.2 Police Custody: 2.3 Doctor Blag: 2.4 Court Appearance: 3 Getting to Prison: 3.1 The Reliance Ride: 3.2 First Night: 3.3 Cell Etiquette: 4 Getting Through Induction: 4.1 The Probation: 4.2 CARAT: 4.3 The Chaplaincy: 4.4 The Gym: 4.5 Money: 5 Getting Through First Weeks: 5.1 Boredom: 5.2 Food and Canteen: 5.3 Application Forms and Letters: 5.4 Medication: 5.5 Clothes: 6 Getting on with your Bird: 6.1 Education: 6.2 Work: 6.3 Going to Court - Sentence: 6.4 Never Going Back
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Waterside Press Seen & Heard: 100 Poems by Parents & Children
Book SynopsisThe poems and images are all original and from open competitions begun in 2018. They address the thoughts, feelings and beliefs of the authors as they express themselves concerning their emotions and experiences. Over a million children and family members are affected by imprisonment in the UK alone and the poems seek to emphasise the sense of loss, deprivation and isolation involved. They also show resilience—and how enforced separation impacts each and every day of the writer’s life. Backed by prison and prisoner interest groups and children’s organizations. Contains wholly original material and insights. Linked to public events and initiatives. To be used in education and training.Table of ContentsExtract from Mark's `And I Need My Dad' You are not here Like my friend's dad To build rocket-ships And kick a football... You are not here Because you are there: Inside doing time, And I need my dad.
£14.95
Waterside Press Suicide in Prisons: Prisoners' Lives Matter
Book SynopsisThe definitive guide from two leading authors central to developments in the field. An invaluable book which covers everything from theoretical and community research to precisely what is known about prisoners and the risk of their committing suicide. Covers the Harris Review and Government Response to it as well as the stance of politicians, reform groups and other leading experts on what in 2017 is an escalating problem for UK prisons. Contains analysis and data from over 30 years, bringing together key knowledge and information at a critical time of concern and attention.Trade Review'This work is a major contribution to the study of prison suicide... a resource for all those concerned with reducing prisoner suicides. It can be recommended as just that'-- Independent Monitor; 'A comprehensive overview ... balancing pragmatic analysis with a humane appeal for this issue to be given the attention and resources it deserves and needs.. a practical book that contains real and grounded guidance and direction for the prison service and the politicians who resource it... an accessible and irrefutable case for how prisons themselves might start to do things differently'-- Probation Journal; A superb publication and coming at exactly the right time... cuts through the rhetoric with a forensic analysis of the problems coupled with practical, low cost and rapidly achievable recommendations--- John Podmore, International Prisons Consultant and former prison Governor; -Rarely has a book been more timely or pertinent than this one... a thorough, wide-ranging and nuanced account... which contextualises, describes and analyses 36 years of data... a call to arms for those working in penal research, policy and practice--- Philippa Tomczak, University of Sheffield; -Places the issue firmly in the context of theoretical perspectives, recent research and expert commentaries... A book for practitioners, policy-makers, researchers and students alike--- Carol Robinson, University of York; -An important book about a subject that receives too little attention--- John Bateson, San Francisco, author and former suicide prevention counsellor; -Can be the starting point for changing opinions, policies, systems and lives for the better--- Elizabeth Scowcroft, Nottingham Trent University/The Samaritans; -Particularly valuable for students interested in this important topic--- Dominic Aitken, Oxford University.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments; About the authors. Foreword Lord Toby Harris 1.Setting the scene; 2.Theoretical perspectives on suicide; 3.Community Research into Suicide; 4.What we know about prisoners; 5.The management of suicide in prisons; 6.Political and expert commentaries on prisoner suicide; 7.Suicide in prisons: early literature; 8.Suicide in prisons: modern literature; 9.Suicide in prisons an empirical study of prisoner suicides from 1978 to 2014; 10.Future Directions. References. Index.
£21.38
Waterside Press The Maze Prison: A Hidden Story of Chaos, Anarchy
Book SynopsisThe Maze Prison shows how an establishment built to hold those involved in terrorism, atrocities, murder and allied crimes became a pawn in the partisan conflict that was Northern Ireland. There followed a breakdown of norms, values and control as the last of these shifted from Governors to Ministers, outside officials and even prisoners. This led to the (often random) killing of prison officers and countless allegations, denials and obfuscations, as Prison Rules came into conflict with claims to be treated as prisoners-of-war or be given Special Category status. A social document par excellence, this stark slant on The Troubles and Peace Process cuts through the propaganda and base politics to reveal the truth about the H-Blocks, hunger-strikes, escapes and power struggles. Based on actual records and personal accounts, it challenges myths and legends to warn how easily a community can descend into what the author calls anomie. An invaluable record of `one of the most dangerous prisons in the world'.Trade Review'A must read for those interested in the legacy of our troubled past—Tom Murtagh restores the balance, exposes the truth and gives a unique insight into the mind-set of the terrorist godfathers incarcerated in the Maze'-- The Rt Hon Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP; 'I can well recall many of the examples of blatant concessions that Tom mentions. This was at a time in a prison where the abnormal became normal. The author exposes the myth that The Maze Prison was just an operational problem, rather than a political problem set in an operational environment'-- Alan Longwell, former Governor, Northern Ireland Prison Service; 'Gives an accurate account of events as I recall them... I commend the book'-- John Semple, Former Deputy Director of Operations, Northern Ireland Prison Service; 'This is an important book not only for those who want to understand how The Troubles impacted on Northern Ireland's largest prison but also for those interested in learning how little politicians care about the operational impact of their decisions and how adept they can be in avoiding political accountability for their mistakes. It is meticulously researched, describing life in The Maze Prison, which was on the front line of the terrorist campaigns of both Republican and Loyalist terrorists. A fascinating story of escapes, riots, murders, dirty protests and hunger strikes which fed a propaganda war, alongside an equally riveting account of the political and operational response to this most extreme situation'-- Phillip Wheatley, former Director, National Offender Management Service.Table of ContentsForeword by Phillip Wheatley; Map of the Maze; Preface; 1.A Historical Backdrop; 2.Long Kesh; 3.HMP The Maze: Special Category Status; 4.A Changing Control Dynamic; 5.Murder, Escapes and Direct Political Intervention; 6.Riot and Inferno; 7.The Gardiner Report; 8.H-Blocks and the Blanket Protest; 9.The Dirty Protest; 10.Cardinal Tomas O'Fiaich; 11.The First Hunger-strike (1980); 12.The Second Hunger-strike (1981); 13.Defeat Snatched from the Jaws of Victory; 14.The 1983 Mass Escape and the Hennessy Report; 15.Erosion of Staff Control in Segregated Wings; 16.Schism; 17.Corruption and Murder; 18.Descent into Chaos; 19.Anomie; 20.The Averill Escape; 21.Anarchy; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index
£38.00
Monsoon Books Escape: The true story of the only Westerner ever
Book SynopsisKlong Prem prison, Thailand. The Bangkok Hilton, where 600 foreigners among the 12,000 inmates of this walled prison city also wait and rot. Among the tragic, ruthless and forgotten, one man resolves to do what no other has done: escape. This is the true story of drug smuggler David McMillan's perilous break-out from Asia's most notorious prison.
£9.49
