The Changing Role of Probation Hostels: Voices from the Inside
This paper explores the role and purpose of Probation Approved hostels from the perspective of residents and hostel staff.
Where Now for Youth Justice?
This article reviews the current state of play in youth justice, taking particular note of the rhetoric and initial reform proposals of the incoming coalition government.
The Role of Sanctions in Intensive Support and Rehabilitation: Rhetoric, Rationalities and Realities
This article explores the use of sanction as a technique to secure the engagement of individuals with intensive support and rehabilitation programmes.
Hard Times: Is the ‘Rehabilitation Revolution’ Bad News for Enrichment Activities with Prisoners?
The sociological literature pertaining to the nature of imprisonment has long documented the harm endured by the incarcerated.
Top Cats: The Role and Requirements of Leadership in Community Justice Initiatives
Community justice initiatives attempt to meet dual aims of dealing with offending and engaging citizens in their local community.
The Voluntary and Community Sector: The Paradox of Becoming Centre-Stage in the Big Society
The advance of Blairite modernisation in criminal justice promised a mixed economy of provision capturing the best of public, private and voluntary sector enterprise.
The Development of Working Prisons: Transforming Inmates from the Lumpenproletariat to the Contingent Workforce?
Policy-makers are currently seeking to transform prison regimes so that they prepare prisoners for the labour market.
Mental Health Needs of Community Based Young Offenders in a City Setting
All young people open to a Youth Offending Service (YOS) were invited to opt-out or participate.