This book vigorously challenges the dominant academic view of ASBOs as erroneous tools of social control, andoffers analternative perspective on anti-social behaviour management which argues thatASBOsare capable of enabling a positive process of engagement among local authorities, housing professionals and residents."
This book vigorously challenges the dominant academic view of ASBOs as erroneous tools of social control, andoffers analternative perspective on anti-...
Why is punishment not more effective? Why do we have such high re-offending rates? How can we deal with crime and criminals in a more cost-effective way? Over the last decade in particular, the United Kingdom, in common with other jurisdictions such as Canada, the United States (US) and Australia, has sought to develop more effective ways of responding to criminal behaviour through court reforms designed to address specific manifestations of crime. Strongly influenced by developments in US court specialisation, problem-solving and specialist courts - including domestic violence courts,...
Why is punishment not more effective? Why do we have such high re-offending rates? How can we deal with crime and criminals in a more cost-effectiv...