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

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Title:

Author:

Codd, Helen.

ISBN:

9781843925613

Personal Author:

Codd, Helen.

Publication Information:

Cullompton : Willan Pub., 2008.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (214 p.)

Contents:

9781843922452.pdf; Copyright page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 The landscpae of punishment; family ties and penal policy; Chapter 2 Why care? family ties and other justifications; Chapter 3 Who cares? The effects of imprisonment on families; Chapter 4 Prisoners' families and the law; Chapter 5 Imprisoned women and their families; Chapter 6 Supporting prisoners and their families; Chapter 7 Conclusions; Bibliography; Index.

Abstract:

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.

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Electronic books.

Electronic Access:

Ful text available online from Dawsonsera

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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.