The number of women prisoners has been growing rapidly during recent years and in many places has more than doubled in the past decade. However, most of the research and publications in this area are related to men. What Works with Women Offenders provides a comprehensive analysis of issues relating to work with women offenders, with chapters written by academics and professionals with a high degree of expertise in their specific field. Its international and practical focus will enable readers to apply the material directly to work with women offenders.
The number of women prisoners has been growing rapidly during recent years and in many places has more than doubled in the past decade. However, most ...
Life can be a struggle for some families and support from skilled human service workers can make a real difference. Collaborative Family Work offers practical strategies for working with families, always emphasising the importance of collaboration in assisting them in developing strategies to learn new skills and improve their lives. Chris Trotter explains how to identify strengths, assist families in setting goals, articulate strategies for change and develop methods of ongoing evaluation. He offers a systematic overview of family work models and theories, from long-term therapeutic and...
Life can be a struggle for some families and support from skilled human service workers can make a real difference. Collaborative Family Work offers p...
Whilst recent attention has been paid to responding to the needs of women in prison, negligible research attention has been paid to women after prison and the support required in reducing their risk of re-offending. Based on extensive Australian research, this book considers how women manage their correctional obligations and re-settle in the community after prison. Drawing on a range of case studies of the experiences of women before and after they leave prison including their interactions not just with professional services but also with personal networks including partners, children...
Whilst recent attention has been paid to responding to the needs of women in prison, negligible research attention has been paid to women after pri...
