In the Shadow of Prison: Families, Imprisonment and Criminal Justice

In the Shadow of Prison: Families, Imprisonment and Criminal Justice
ISBN-10
1134006861
ISBN-13
9781134006861
Category
Social Science
Pages
190
Language
English
Published
2013-05-13
Publisher
Routledge
Author
Helen Codd

Description

This book provides an up-to-date, accessible introduction to the relationship between families, prisons and penal policies in the United Kingdom. It explores current debates in relation to prisoners and their families, and introduces the reader to relevant theoretical approaches. Interdisciplinary in nature, the book incorporates perspectives drawn from criminology, sociology, social work and law. The book includes: a current exploration of key aspects of the consequences of imprisonment for prisoners and their families an assessment of the role of current prison policies and practices in promoting and maintaining family relationships a summary of the current law in relation to prisoners and their families, with reference to the relevant legislation and recent case law.

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