This book provides a thorough review and analysis of prisoner resettlement policy and practice in England and Wales in the early part of the 21st century. The book outlines recent developments, drawing together theoretical perspectives on resettlement and desistence. It describes particular projects, draws conclusions about their effectiveness, and discusses various advantages and challenges. Prisoner Resettlement explores the issues and challenges of resettlement for particular groups of offenders and examines the legal issues involved.

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.

This book brings together a collection of essays by leading criminologists to explore the relationship between the private sector and criminal justice.