Penal Reform and Probation in Europe: Positive Change of Direction, ‘Nudges to the Rudder’, or ‘Steady as She Goes’?

Penal Reform and Probation in Europe: Positive Change of Direction, ‘Nudges to the Rudder’, or ‘Steady as She Goes’? Abstract Penal policy can be influenced by a range of factors,…
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Rape Politics, Policies and Practice: Exploring the Tensions and Unanticipated Consequences of Well-Intended Victim-Focused Measures

Rape Politics, Policies and Practice: Exploring the Tensions and Unanticipated Consequences of Well-Intended Victim-Focused Measures Abstract The inability of the criminal justice system to respond effectively to rape has led…
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The place of punishment: Variation in the provision of inmate services staff across the punitive turn

The place of punishment: Variation in the provision of inmate services staff across the punitive turn Publication date: September–October 2012Source:Journal of Criminal Justice, Volume 40, Issue 5 Author(s): Michelle S.…
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“Soft” policing at hot spots—do police community support officers work? A randomized controlled trial

“Soft” policing at hot spots—do police community support officers work? A randomized controlled trial Abstract Objectives To determine whether crime-reduction effects of increased police patrols in hot spots are dependent…
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