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Community Justice in Australia Author: Brian Stout

ISBN: 9781743318881 Format: Paperback Number Of Pages: 320 Published: 23 November 2016 Country of Publication: AU Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.3 x 1.27 Description: A practical guide for undergraduates in social work, youth work and criminology to working effectively with offenders in the community.

'An effective interweaving of complex theory with mainstream concepts. Overall an excellent book for use in Australian universities teaching criminology/social work.'

Dr Jane Bolitho, Lecturer, Criminology and Social Sciences, UNSW

The concept of community justice - of engaging with offenders within the community - offers an important new approach to the prevention of crime and the rehabilitation of offenders. Community Justice in Australia is the first text to consider how this concept can be successfully applied within Australia by social workers, criminologists, parole officers, police and anyone working with both adult and youth offenders.

Brian Stout begins by defining community justice and outlining its successes in the United Kingdom and the United States. He then explains theories of offending behaviour, considers relevant Australian legislation, policy and common intervention strategies, and considers ...

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