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

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London Routledge 2012Description: 219 pagesISBN:
  • 9780415781169
Subject(s): 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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Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Core Collection School of Social Work Library Core Collection HV9950 PAT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 156332 Available BK143941
Book Book School of Social Work Library Open Shelf HV9950 PAT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 142752 Available BK122789
Book Book School of Social Work Library Open Shelf HV9950 PAT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 142299 Available BK126222
Book Book School of Social Work Library Open Shelf HV9950 PAT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 142181 Available BK126268
Book Book School of Social Work Library Open Shelf HV9950 PAT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 142182 Available BK126344

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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