Penology: Theory, Policy and Practice

ISBN-13: 9781137607843 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 328 str.

Karen Harrison

Opis

It offers a holistic and contemporary account of the penal system in England and Wales.Helping students to understanding the ever-changing environment of penal policy and practice, this book not only provides a strong foundation in penal theory but also has a strong focus on actual practice.

Spis treści

1. Introduction.- 2. Punishment and the Foundations of Penal Theory.- 3. Rethinking Penal Theory.- 4. Sentencing.- 5. Out-of-Court Disposals and Fines.- 6. Community Penalties.- 7. Prisons and the Use of Imprisonment.- 8. The Prison Experience.- 9. Release, Recall and Reintegration.- 10. Dangerous Offenders.- 11. Children and Young People.- 12. Social Inequalities in Custody.

O autorze

Karen Harrison is Professor of Law and Penal Justice, University of Lincoln, UK. Karen has been teaching criminology and penology in Law Schools for almost 20 years. Her specialist areas of research expertise are dangerous and sexual offences and offenders.