Bean, Philip

Probation and Privatisation

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ISBN 13:: 9780815353980
author:: Bean, Philip
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: CRC Press Inc
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 194
Dimensions:: 19.7 x 13.3 centimetres (0.22 kg
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Criminology
Condition:: New
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Probation and Privatisation by Philip Bean explores the transformation of the probation service in England and Wales. In 2014, the introduction of privatisation led to a significant shift in the way work with offenders was managed, with medium and low risk cases being farmed out to private firms. The book assesses the impact of this change on both the probation service itself and the wider criminal justice system. It examines the justifications for privatisation, as well as the criticisms, and considers the future prospects for a service dedicated to the welfare of offenders. This analysis provides valuable insights into the trend towards greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness in public services. This book is an important resource for those studying criminology, social policy, and probation, offering a nuanced understanding of the complex issues surrounding privatisation in the criminal justice system.

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