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Social Work Practice in the Criminal Justice System

George T. Patterson

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Description:The criminal justice system, with its complex policies and procedures and its focus on deterrence, punishment, and rehabilitation, can be a difficult system to understand. Social Work Practice in the Criminal Justice System presents an overview of the criminal justice system, exploring the network of systems which comprise it.Integrating social work values and a commitment to social justice, this textbook explores how social workers can practice to address social problems within the criminal justice system and promotes the development of knowledge, skills and critical reflection in this increasingly important area of practice. In addition to covering the four key areas for social work practice law enforcement, courts, corrections, and legislation it covers:Alternative programs and servicesSpecial populations such as juveniles, women and sex offendersSpecial topics such as reoffending, wrongful conviction and racial disparitiesThe application of evidence-based practice principles in criminal justice.Looking at the challenges and opportunities of social work practice in the criminal justice system, this is the ideal text for social work instructors, students and practitioners working with or within the criminal justice system. Each chapter includes a summary of social work practice implications, key terms, and suggested further reading.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Social Work Practice in the Criminal Justice System. To get started finding Social Work Practice in the Criminal Justice System, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: The criminal justice system, with its complex policies and procedures and its focus on deterrence, punishment, and rehabilitation, can be a difficult system to understand. Social Work Practice in the Criminal Justice System presents an overview of the criminal justice system, exploring the network of systems which comprise it.Integrating social work values and a commitment to social justice, this textbook explores how social workers can practice to address social problems within the criminal justice system and promotes the development of knowledge, skills and critical reflection in this increasingly important area of practice. In addition to covering the four key areas for social work practice law enforcement, courts, corrections, and legislation it covers:Alternative programs and servicesSpecial populations such as juveniles, women and sex offendersSpecial topics such as reoffending, wrongful conviction and racial disparitiesThe application of evidence-based practice principles in criminal justice.Looking at the challenges and opportunities of social work practice in the criminal justice system, this is the ideal text for social work instructors, students and practitioners working with or within the criminal justice system. Each chapter includes a summary of social work practice implications, key terms, and suggested further reading.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Social Work Practice in the Criminal Justice System. To get started finding Social Work Practice in the Criminal Justice System, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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