This book sees leading national and international scholars provide a critical assessment of the relation between 'evidence' and contemporary youth justice policy formation, and it has been fully updated to recognize the major reforms of recent years in the youth justice policy environment.

Ervaringen, achtergrondkennis, een observerende en onderzoekende geest en twintig jaar mediteren vormen de basis voor dit boekje. Het is bestemd voor mensen die een periode doormaken met verstorende emoties, gedachten of stemmen, en legt de nadruk op innerlijke kracht, zelfzorg, genieten en spiritualiteit.

Bringing key developments and debates together in a single volume, this book provides an authoritative guide for students and practitioners embarking on qualitative research in social work and related fields.

Drawing on the research and data from the Stockholm Life-Course Project, this exciting new text covers the key theories and methodologies in the field to provide readers with an authoritative guide

This book continues to provide comprehensive community corrections coverage with an applied, practical perspective, with a special emphasis on contemporary rehabilitative and re-entry strategies.

This book uses key sociological concepts and theories to help student social workers better understand the nature of their work and the context within which they will be working.

Packed with student-friendly advice and the necessary tools for a rewarding and fulfilling educational experience this book will enable students to excel in their personal and professional lives as they train for their careers as counsellors and within the helping professions.

Perfect for students looking towards a career in either criminology or criminal justice, this exciting text makes statistics less daunting.