Prisoner Resettlement

Author : Anthea Hucklesby,Lystra Hagley-Dickinson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134004065

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Prisoner Resettlement by Anthea Hucklesby,Lystra Hagley-Dickinson Pdf

Prisoner resettlement is high on current political and policy agendas. The high reconviction rates of ex-prisoners have been acknowledged for many years but the rapidly rising prison population has meant that more prisoners than ever before are released. This together with the pressure this puts on to the infrastructure of the prison estate and the publication of two influential reports which highlighted the problems faced by prisoners leaving prison has concentrated attention on attempts to ensure that prisoners do not return to prison once released. The resettlement of prisoners is now a priority policy area linked directly to Government initiatives to reduce reoffending. The renewed policy interest in prisoners resettlement forms the context of this volume, which brings together current knowledge and understanding about prisoners resettlement. The book draws on the contributors extensive experience as researchers and practitioners in the field and includes contributions from acknowledged experts. Prisoner Resettlement provides a comprehensive review and analysis of resettlement policy and practice in England and Wales in the early part of the 21st century. In particular it: critically reviews current policy, theory, practice and research on prisoners resettlement explores practice issues through case studies of two resettlement initiatives and an examination of accommodation provision and voluntary sector involvement in prisoners resettlement; and examines the particular issues raised by the resettlement of different groups of prisoners including women, minority ethnic groups, prolific and priority offenders and high-risk offenders.

Author : Frieder Dünkel,Ineke Pruin,Anette Storgaard,Jonas Weber
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351761512

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Prisoner Resettlement in Europe by Frieder Dünkel,Ineke Pruin,Anette Storgaard,Jonas Weber Pdf

Questions regarding how to improve the transitional phase from prison to life in society after release have gained major importance in the last decade in criminal policy. All over the world release preparation and resettlement practice are discussed with the aim to reduce negative effects of imprisonment and re-offending rates. Small and large reforms aiming at the improvement of release processes and reintegration strategies have taken place in many European states. This book describes the current European landscape of prisoner resettlement and brings together the results and ideas of leading European academic experts with the ambition of furthering national, European and international reform debates. This book presents national reports about resettlement processes and structures in 20 European countries: written by national scholars, these reports reveal important actors in resettlement processes as well as political decisions about the role of the communities in "taking the prisoners back", or the use of early release as a strategy to motivate the released prisoner to enter into a future without crime. Thematic chapters then concentrate on several aspects of prisoner resettlement that are of importance across borders: ethical, legal and practical challenges are discussed with a view on European developments, and theoretical frameworks of prisoner resettlement are used to develop comprehensive perspectives for future reform debates. The book serves as a fundamental source for researchers, politicians and practitioners in the field of prison and probation reform and practice. It is also useful in the field of social work, in so far that the analyses confirm that prisoner resettlement is not just a problem of criminal, but also of social justice. Sustainable reforms need the will of and good cooperation between all responsible actors and organizations from the justice, social, health and welfare sectors, as well as from society as a whole in the consent for taking released prisoners back.

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-12
Category : Law
ISBN : 0215037707

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The Northern Ireland Prison Service by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Pdf

With around 1500 prisoners and an estate of three prisons, the Northern Ireland Prison Service is a very small prison service. This inquiry was undertaken to examine whether the estate was adequate and appropriate for the secure accommodation of Northern Ireland's prisoners and whether the Prison Service meets the health, education and training needs of prisoners. One of the main conclusions is that the Current Comprehensive Spending Review does not provide sufficient capital for the substantial redesign of the prison estate. If criminal justice is to be devolved the Committee hope that capital investment in the prison estate will be a priority of the Northern Ireland Executive. If not the Secretary of State will have to argue for an increase in funding.

Author : Melissa Munn,Chris Bruckert
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780774825399

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On the Outside by Melissa Munn,Chris Bruckert Pdf

From the passage of Bill C-10, with its punitive, tough-on-crime provisions, to sensationalist media accounts of dangerous ex-convicts, it is no wonder that Canada is perceived as a country increasingly taking a hard line on crime. In reality, the vast majority of prisoners who serve out their sentences will never see the inside of a prison cell again. On the Outside explores the post-carceral lives of men who have successfully resettled into the community after serving at least a decade in Canada's penitentiaries. Exploring the transition from imprisonment to the challenges of resettlement, this book will change the way you think about prisoners and open up the discussion on the perils of tough-on-crime legislation.

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Justice Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-12
Category : Law
ISBN : 0215061896

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House of Commons - Justice Committee: Older Prisoners - HC 89 by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Justice Committee Pdf

The number of older prisoners is now very high and is likely to remain so - partly caused by the increase in convictions for historic sexual offences. The growth of the older prison population and the severity of the needs of that population, warrant a national strategy in order to provide for them effectively. Older and disabled prisoners should no longer be held in institutions which cannot meet their basic needs nor should they be released back into the community without adequate support. There are some excellent prison officers and charity workers who are providing essential social care but an ad hoc system means that too often older prisoners have to rely on the goodwill of officers and their fellow inmates to fulfill the most basic of care needs. The responsibility to adapt the prison environment so that it suits less able prisoners lies with a prison's senior management team and the National Offender Management Service (NOMS). NOMS should conduct a comprehensive analysis of prisons' physical compliance with disability discrimination and age equality laws. The Committee does not believe there is a need for the expansion of segregated older prisoner units or wings. However, NOMS should ensure all prisons have an older prisoner policy that provides age and ability specific regimes. Furthermore older prisoners who are released after a long period of incarceration must have a resettlement and care plan. At present older prisoners are frequently released to no fixed abode undermining all work that has been made towards resettlement

Author : Jamie Bennett,Ben Crewe,Azrini Wahidin
Publisher : Willan
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134004270

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Understanding Prison Staff by Jamie Bennett,Ben Crewe,Azrini Wahidin Pdf

The past decade has seen dramatic growth in every area of the prison enterprise. Yet our knowledge of the inner life of the prison remains limited. This book aims to redress this research gap by providing insight into various aspects of the daily life of prison staff. It provides a serious exploration of their work and, in doing so, will seek to draw attention to the variety, value and complexity of work within prisons. This book will provide practitioners, students and the general reader with a comprehensive and accessible guide to the contemporary issues and concerns facing prison staff.

Author : Sam Lewis,Julie Vennard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Criminals
ISBN : 1844730239

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The Resettlement of Short-term Prisoners by Sam Lewis,Julie Vennard Pdf

Author : Anthea Hucklesby,Mary Corcoran
Publisher : Springer
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137370679

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The Voluntary Sector and Criminal Justice by Anthea Hucklesby,Mary Corcoran Pdf

The voluntary sector has a long history of involvement in criminal justice by providing a variety of services to offenders and their families, victims and witnesses. This collection brings together leading experts to provide critical reflections and cutting edge research on the contemporary features of voluntary sector work in criminal justice. At a time when the voluntary sector's role is being transformed, this book examines the dynamic nature of the voluntary sector and its responses to current uncertainties, and some of the conflicting positions with regards to its present and future role in criminal justice work. It also examines the potential impact of economic, political and ideological trends on the role and remit of voluntary sector organisations which undertake criminal justice work.

Author : Clancy, Anna,Hudson, Kirsty
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781861348173

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Getting Out and Staying Out by Clancy, Anna,Hudson, Kirsty Pdf

Short-term prisoners have exceptionally high reconviction rates, fuelled by major social problems. Growing recognition of this, and of deficiencies in prison-probation coordination, has accelerated 'resettlement' of ex-prisoners up the penal agenda. The 'Resettlement Pathfinders' tested several new partnership-based approaches. This report evaluates three probation-led projects which combined practical assistance with interventions to improve motivation and capacity to change. Their key feature was the delivery of a cognitive-motivational programme ('FOR - A Change') specially designed for short-termers. The study found this produced significant changes in attitude, as well as greater 'continuity' (voluntary post-release contact between offenders and project staff) than previous approaches. It also found evidence of association between continuity and reduced reconviction. Overall, the findings support resettlement strategies based on fostering and nurturing offenders' motivation to change, facilitating access to services, and 'through the gate' contact with staff or volunteers with whom a relationship has already been built. The research offers findings and insights of practical value to probation and prison officers, as well as staff of other agencies that work with prisoners and ex-prisoners. The report should also be read by penal policy-makers, criminology/criminal justice academics and students, and those engaged in staff training.

Author : Wincup, Emma
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781447309659

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Understanding Crime and Social Policy by Wincup, Emma Pdf

Understanding crime and social policy explores the interface between crime and social policy, drawing upon international theoretical developments and empirical research from within Criminology and Social Policy. Written by an experienced author, it uses analysis of policy-making under the New Labour and Conservative-Liberal Democrat governments to reflect upon the multiplicity of influences which shape the formulation and delivery of crime control policies, the changing nature of government and governance in neo-liberal societies, and the enhanced role of the welfare state in 'solving' crime 'problems'. A unique feature of the book is the inclusion of policy examples including the resettlement of prisoners, problem drug use and 'troubled' families. Understanding crime and social policy encourages readers to reflect upon the close connections, and sometimes tensions, between crime reduction and social policy agendas and is aimed at two audiences. The first is students on courses in criminology, criminal justice and social policy. The second is practitioners from across the public, private and voluntary sector.

Author : Yvonne Jewkes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 810 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781843921868

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Handbook on Prisons by Yvonne Jewkes Pdf

This is an anthology of readings on the management and organization of the U.K. prison system, exploring a wide range of historical and contemporary issues relating to prisons, imprisonment and prison management, and likely future trends.

Author : Hudson, John,Needham, Catherine
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781447336228

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Social Policy Review 29 by Hudson, John,Needham, Catherine Pdf

This edition presents an up-to-date and diverse review of the best in social policy scholarship over the past 12 months, from a group of internationally renowned authors. This collection offers a comprehensive discussion of some of the most challenging issues facing social policy today, including an examination of Brexit, the Trump presidency, ‘post-truth’, migration, the lived experiences of food bank users, and the future of welfare benefits. Published in association with the SPA, the volume will be valuable to academics and students within social policy, social welfare and related disciplines.

Author : Nick Flynn
Publisher : Waterside Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Criminal justice, Administration of
ISBN : 9781872870373

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Introduction to Prisons and Imprisonment by Nick Flynn Pdf

o The History of Imprisonment in England and Wales o Prison Conditions o The Prison Population; and o Prison Regimes from Reception to Discharge. Together with a wealth of other basic information about prisons and imprisonment. An ideal introduction for people wanting a general outline.

Author : Frieder Dünkel,Stefan Harrendorf,Dirk van Zyl Smit
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000553611

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The Impact of Covid-19 on Prison Conditions and Penal Policy by Frieder Dünkel,Stefan Harrendorf,Dirk van Zyl Smit Pdf

The Impact of COVID-19 on Prison Conditions and Penal Policy presents the results of a worldwide exchange of information on the impact of COVID-19 in prisons. It also focuses on the human rights questions that have been raised during the pandemic, relating to the treatment of prisoners in institutions for both juveniles and adults worldwide. The first part brings together the findings and conclusions of leading prison academics and practitioners, presenting national reports with information on the prison system, prison population rates, how COVID-19 was and is managed in prisons, and its impact on living conditions inside prisons and on reintegration programmes. Forty-four countries are covered – many in Europe, but also Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Perú, Costa Rica, Canada, the USA, Kenya, South Africa, China, India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. In the second part, thematic chapters concentrate explicitly on the impact of the pandemic on the application of international human rights standards in prisons and on worldwide prison population rates. The book concludes by drawing out the commonalities and diverging practices between jurisdictions, discussing the impact of measures introduced and reflecting on what could be learnt from policies that emerged during the pandemic. Particular attention is paid to whether "reductionist" strategies that emerged during the pandemic can be used to counteract mass incarceration and prison overcrowding in the future. Although the book reflects the situation until mid 2021, after the second and during the third wave of the pandemic, it is highly relevant to the current situation, as the living conditions in prisons did not change significantly during the following waves, which showed high infection rates (in particular in the general population), but increased vaccination rates, too. In prisons, problems the pandemic raises have an even greater impact than for the general society. Revealing many notable and interesting changes in prison life and in release programmes, this book is essential reading for students and scholars of penology, criminology, law, sociology and public health. It will also appeal to criminal justice practitioners and policy makers.

Author : Sam Lewis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Criminals
ISBN : OCLC:505314410

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The Resettlement of Short-term Prisoners by Sam Lewis Pdf