Social work practice in the criminal justice system George T. Patterson

By:

PATTERSON, George T

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London Routledge 2012Description: 219 pagesISBN:

9780415781169

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LOC classification:

HV9950 PAT

Contents:

Introduction to the U.S. Criminal Justice System -- Legislation and the Criminal Justice System -- Law enforcement -- The court system -- Alternative Criminal Justice reforms and programs -- Special populations and emerging issues within the Criminal Justice System -- Social Work practice in the Criminal Justice System -- Evidence-based practie in the Criminal Justice System -- The future of Social Work practice in the Criminal Justice System.

Summary: "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. Forensic Social Work presents an overview of the 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

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction to the U.S. Criminal Justice System --
Legislation and the Criminal Justice System --
Law enforcement --
The court system --
Alternative Criminal Justice reforms and programs --
Special populations and emerging issues within the Criminal Justice System --
Social Work practice in the Criminal Justice System --
Evidence-based practie in the Criminal Justice System --
The future of Social Work practice in the Criminal Justice System.

"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. Forensic Social Work presents an overview of the 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

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